Rivers in Kansas
Walnut River near El Dorado
Below flood stage
2.02ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 26.65 ft1979
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 26.65 ftWidespread flooding is anticipated. Approximately 200 homes may be affected by flood waters.
- 25.00 ftExpect nearly 100 homes to be affected by flood waters with extensive agricultural flooding.
- 24.50 ftApproximately 20 homes and about 45 thousand acres of crops flood.
- 23.00 ftExtensive flooding of low-lying areas on both sides of the bank can be expected. The Walnut River Apartments floods along with the extensive overflow from the left bank.
- 22.50 ftFlood waters from the east bank encroach on the Walnut River Apartments and nearby homes located 1 mile east of El Dorado and north of Highway 54.
- 19.00 ftSome flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land can be expected. Overflows especially on the upstream left bank will occur. Flood waters will impact Riverside Park by covering walk pathways and inundating playground equipment.
- 17.00 ftThe walking pathways in Riverside Park will be underwater.
- 10.00 ftA narrow overflow strip of about 100 ft starts on the east left bank.
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 21, 2026.
Crest history
29 crests on NOAA’s list since 1961.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 8, 1979 | 26.65 ft |
| 2 | June 5, 1965 | 24.95 ft |
| 3 | July 3, 1976 | 24.45 ft |
| 4 | August 25, 2005 | 23.08 ft |
| 5 | June 3, 2025 | 21.31 ft |
| 6 | May 25, 2019 | 20.14 ft |
| 7 | April 27, 2009 | 19.92 ft |
| 8 | November 1, 1998 | 19.77 ft |
| 9 | July 23, 1961 | 19.60 ft |
| 10 | April 27, 2009 | 19.30 ft |
| 11 | September 12, 2008 | 19.12 ft |
| 12 | May 21, 2019 | 18.63 ft |
| 13 | May 26, 2019 | 18.29 ft |
| 14 | July 3, 2016 | 17.49 ft |
| 15 | May 8, 2019 | 16.04 ft |
| 16 | October 10, 1985 | 14.52 ft |
| 17 | May 8, 1993 | 11.78 ft |
| 18 | May 12, 1982 | 11.59 ft |
| 19 | October 3, 1986 | 10.95 ft |
| 20 | June 10, 1992 | 10.04 ft |
| 21 | August 29, 1989 | 8.79 ft |
| 22 | April 1, 1988 | 8.11 ft |
| 23 | April 5, 1983 | 7.59 ft |
| 24 | March 18, 1984 | 7.58 ft |
| 25 | May 7, 1985 | 7.57 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 3, 2025: 21.31 ft
- May 26, 2019: 18.29 ft
- May 25, 2019: 20.14 ft
- May 21, 2019: 18.63 ft
- May 8, 2019: 16.04 ft
- July 3, 2016: 17.49 ft
- April 27, 2009: 19.92 ft
- April 27, 2009: 19.30 ft
- September 12, 2008: 19.12 ft
- August 25, 2005: 23.08 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.