Rivers in Kansas
Spring River near Baxter Springs
Below flood stage
2.90ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 31.80 ft2015
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. Water flows over Highway 44 north of Baxter Springs and over Highway 166 at the gage site.
- 22.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Flood waters are one foot in depth across the Baxter Springs High School Track and Field Area.
- 21.50 ftFlood waters begin to cover Old Highway 66 at 1st Bridge or south of Rainbow Bridge.
- 21.00 ftFlood waters begin to impact Baxter Springs High School Track and Field Area.
- 20.00 ftWater level reaches the bottom of Rainbow Bridge Crossing.
- 16.00 ftThe south end of Kiwanis Park floods. Water crosses Mickey Mantle Blvd in the park. Water level rises to the flag pole on the north side of the park.
- 14.50 ftThe north end of Kiwanis Park floods.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 28, 2015 | 31.80 ft |
| 2 | April 30, 2017 | 27.69 ft |
| 3 | May 23, 2019 | 27.00 ft |
| 4 | May 6, 2022 | 25.72 ft |
| 5 | March 20, 2008 | 21.86 ft |
| 6 | October 10, 2009 | 21.19 ft |
| 7 | April 26, 2011 | 18.40 ft |
| 8 | May 1, 2019 | 18.09 ft |
| 9 | June 25, 2019 | 16.70 ft |
| 10 | June 1, 2013 | 16.01 ft |
| 11 | March 20, 2020 | 15.67 ft |
| 12 | February 25, 2018 | 15.37 ft |
| 13 | May 24, 2011 | 15.30 ft |
| 14 | May 25, 2015 | 14.15 ft |
| 15 | May 1, 2012 | 13.99 ft |
| 16 | March 26, 2010 | 13.76 ft |
| 17 | May 21, 2010 | 12.94 ft |
| 18 | April 25, 2008 | 12.93 ft |
| 19 | June 7, 2014 | 10.67 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 6, 2022: 25.72 ft
- March 20, 2020: 15.67 ft
- June 25, 2019: 16.70 ft
- May 23, 2019: 27.00 ft
- May 1, 2019: 18.09 ft
- February 25, 2018: 15.37 ft
- April 30, 2017: 27.69 ft
- December 28, 2015: 31.80 ft
- May 25, 2015: 14.15 ft
- June 7, 2014: 10.67 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. Gauge reading 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.