Rivers in Kansas
Chikaskia River near Corbin
Below flood stage
2.14ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 8:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 28.00 ft1923
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 29.85 ftThe Highway 49 River Bridge at gaging site would begin to take on water.
- 28.00 ftMajor and widespread flooding is anticipated over farmland. A section of Highway 49 north of the river gage site may begin to take on water. Flood waters begin to encroach on homestead grounds northeast of the gage site.
- 19.00 ftWidespread flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural areas can be expected especially downstream.
- 13.00 ftLeft bank overflows extend out to about 100 yards. A low water bridge on South Sumner Road, 3 miles downstream from gage site or 2 miles southwest of Corbin, floods.
- 10.00 ftFlooding of low-lying areas can be expected, especially along the right bank.
- 7.00 ftThe left bank overflow begins with no serious flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 29% |
| Moderate flooding | 8% |
| Major flooding | 6% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
144 crests on NOAA’s list since 1923.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 9, 1923 | 28.00 ft |
| 2 | November 1, 1998 | 22.90 ft |
| 3 | October 11, 1985 | 22.75 ft |
| 4 | October 10, 1985 | 22.60 ft |
| 5 | May 17, 1951 | 22.50 ft |
| 6 | May 17, 1957 | 22.31 ft |
| 7 | June 17, 1975 | 22.06 ft |
| 8 | April 27, 2009 | 21.29 ft |
| 9 | September 13, 2008 | 20.07 ft |
| 10 | June 18, 2025 | 19.56 ft |
| 11 | May 8, 2019 | 19.50 ft |
| 12 | May 10, 1993 | 19.29 ft |
| 13 | September 2, 1977 | 18.25 ft |
| 14 | October 2, 1959 | 17.86 ft |
| 15 | October 10, 2018 | 17.80 ft |
| 16 | November 16, 1964 | 17.70 ft |
| 17 | May 26, 1955 | 17.55 ft |
| 18 | April 1, 1983 | 17.53 ft |
| 19 | May 27, 2019 | 17.40 ft |
| 20 | May 28, 1995 | 16.94 ft |
| 21 | May 22, 2019 | 16.94 ft |
| 22 | September 11, 2016 | 16.69 ft |
| 23 | May 5, 1961 | 16.37 ft |
| 24 | June 26, 2026 | 16.36 ft |
| 25 | June 8, 1995 | 16.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 26, 2026: 16.36 ft
- June 25, 2026: 11.65 ft
- June 23, 2026: 13.92 ft
- June 21, 2026: 15.34 ft
- September 23, 2025: 10.40 ft
- July 18, 2025: 10.83 ft
- July 17, 2025: 14.68 ft
- June 18, 2025: 19.56 ft
- June 7, 2025: 12.99 ft
- June 4, 2025: 8.66 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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.