S F Solomon River at Woodston
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.89 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftFlood waters will cover the bridge on 28 Road south of Woodston. Widespread flooding of adjacent agricultural land occurs. Flooding may damage farmsteads near the river.
- 16.00 ftFlooding occurs on both sides of the channel. Flood waters affect agricultural areas adjacent to the river and will reach the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site. In addition, water will begin to flow over a bridge on 30 Road located 2 miles downstream.
- 12.00 ftWater overflows the low water channel banks into areas covered with thick grass and willows. Agricultural low land areas adjacent to the river flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
36 crests on NOAA’s list since 1986.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 21, 1993 | 22.89 ft |
| 2 | May 28, 1995 | 20.84 ft |
| 3 | April 14, 1987 | 19.82 ft |
| 4 | June 20, 2010 | 18.31 ft |
| 5 | May 25, 2008 | 17.55 ft |
| 6 | May 16, 2021 | 17.00 ft |
| 7 | June 6, 2022 | 14.33 ft |
| 8 | August 26, 2019 | 14.24 ft |
| 9 | June 11, 2009 | 14.05 ft |
| 10 | September 5, 2016 | 12.96 ft |
| 11 | June 2, 2011 | 12.25 ft |
| 12 | November 17, 1997 | 11.85 ft |
| 13 | June 9, 2001 | 10.92 ft |
| 14 | May 30, 2018 | 10.89 ft |
| 15 | July 30, 2020 | 10.76 ft |
| 16 | August 29, 2014 | 10.66 ft |
| 17 | July 29, 2007 | 10.65 ft |
| 18 | May 6, 1994 | 10.47 ft |
| 19 | May 28, 2017 | 10.42 ft |
| 20 | June 10, 1999 | 10.03 ft |
| 21 | August 26, 1989 | 9.98 ft |
| 22 | July 27, 1990 | 9.69 ft |
| 23 | April 8, 1998 | 8.45 ft |
| 24 | July 6, 1986 | 8.35 ft |
| 25 | July 8, 2004 | 7.41 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 23, 2025: 5.41 ft
- August 30, 2024: 5.76 ft
- July 1, 2023: 7.19 ft
- June 6, 2022: 14.33 ft
- May 16, 2021: 17.00 ft
- July 30, 2020: 10.76 ft
- August 26, 2019: 14.24 ft
- May 30, 2018: 10.89 ft
- May 28, 2017: 10.42 ft
- September 5, 2016: 12.96 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.