Little Arkansas River near Sedgwick
Critical Stages
20' - Action
22' - Flood
25' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.69 ft
Flow: 0.037 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 2.68 | 0.0363 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 2.69 | 0.037 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 2.7 | 0.0378 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 2.71 | 0.0385 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 2.71 | 0.0385 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 2.72 | 0.0393 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 2.73 | 0.0401 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 2.74 | 0.0409 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 2.74 | 0.0409 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 2.74 | 0.0409 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 2.75 | 0.0417 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 2.76 | 0.0425 |
30' -
Significant flooding may occur in the city of Sedgwick with the possibility of water rescues being conducted. Significant flooding occurs across the roads near the gage site around Ridge Road and 109th Street.
26' -
Roads flood around Ridge Road and 109th Street near the gaging site. This area will be inaccessible. Agricultural field flooding will be more widespread. Water covered roads will impact the south and west parts of the city of Sedgwick especially around 4th St and Madison, Ridge Rd. The north entrance to the city may be cut-off if Emma Creek and Sand Creek flows are high. The city may only be accessible from the east.
24' -
Expect SW 96th St and Emma Creek Rd to be down to one lane due to the flood waters spreading out over parts of the road. 109th Street west of Ridge Road will begin to take on water. On the west side of Sedgwick, expect 4th St to be closed between Emma Creek Rd to Madison Rd. Some streets close to 4th St and Madison, Ridge Rd area will experience water over the street curbs. Flood waters will cover parts of Ridge Rd from around 4th St southward to 1st St.
23' -
Agricultural fields flood more so on the east bank and overflows begin to cross 109th Street just 2 tenths of a mile east of Ridge Road. A section of Ridge Road floods at about one half mile north of 109th where it crosses the river. Steet Water covers 4th Street for about half a mile east of Madison Road in the town of Sedgwick.
22' -
Expect flooding along the banks and many low agricultural areas.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1993 | 26.28 |
| Nov 2, 1998 | 25.82 |
| May 22, 2019 | 25.72 |
| May 9, 2019 | 25.31 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 25.14 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 25.1 |
| Jul 31, 2013 | 25.07 |
| Mar 5, 2004 | 24.55 |
| May 27, 2019 | 24.34 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 24.29 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | 24.19 |
| May 28, 1995 | 23.91 |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 23.85 |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 23.64 |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 23.23 |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 22.88 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 22.86 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 22.42 |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 22.04 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 21.99 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.