Kickapoo River at Viola
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 9:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 13.00 ftSun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 23.72 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftWater reaches the underside of the bridge, and the bridge begins to act as a dam holding back water.
- 19.00 ftWater goes over Main Street in Viola. There is a potential for serious damage in town.
- 18.00 ftBuildings in Viola begin to flood.
- 17.00 ftWater is flowing over Highway 56 east of Viola.
- 16.50 ftHighway 56 just east of Viola is closed due to flooding.
- 16.00 ftWater begins going over Highway 131/56 in Viola.
- 15.00 ftBanker Park and Campground in Viola experiences significant flooding.
- 14.50 ftTwo roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town.
- 14.00 ftMinor flooding occurs in areas near the river, including Banker Park in Viola. Flooding also affects low lying agricultural land.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through September 25.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers. The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
26 crests on NOAA’s list since 1978.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 2018 | 23.72 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 2008 | 21.25 ft |
| 3 | July 1, 1978 | 21.00 ft |
| 4 | July 21, 2017 | 20.25 ft |
| 5 | September 22, 2016 | 19.32 ft |
| 6 | August 20, 2007 | 18.20 ft |
| 7 | August 14, 2010 | 17.25 ft |
| 8 | July 20, 2019 | 17.20 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 2026 | 17.18 ft |
| 10 | March 15, 2007 | 16.21 ft |
| 11 | April 12, 2001 | 16.10 ft |
| 12 | July 4, 2026 | 15.88 ft |
| 13 | July 16, 2024 | 15.46 ft |
| 14 | March 7, 2004 | 15.34 ft |
| 15 | June 2, 2000 | 15.30 ft |
| 16 | March 24, 2011 | 15.24 ft |
| 17 | April 11, 2013 | 15.05 ft |
| 18 | June 1, 2004 | 14.89 ft |
| 19 | June 13, 2004 | 14.80 ft |
| 20 | March 3, 2004 | 14.68 ft |
| 21 | April 15, 2014 | 14.60 ft |
| 22 | October 3, 2019 | 14.40 ft |
| 23 | March 29, 2014 | 14.33 ft |
| 24 | September 25, 2010 | 14.33 ft |
| 25 | May 29, 2019 | 14.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 4, 2026: 15.88 ft
- April 5, 2026: 17.18 ft
- July 16, 2024: 15.46 ft
- October 4, 2019: 12.13 ft
- October 3, 2019: 14.40 ft
- July 20, 2019: 17.20 ft
- May 29, 2019: 14.30 ft
- August 29, 2018: 23.72 ft
- July 21, 2017: 20.25 ft
- September 22, 2016: 19.32 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central 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 24 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.