Smoky Hill River below Schoenchen
Critical Stages
10' - Action
11' - Flood
14' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.71 ft
Flow: 0.0041 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 2.71 | 0.0041 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 2.7 | 0.004 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 2:45 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 2:30 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 2:15 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
| 1:45 PM 12/14 | 2.69 | 0.0039 |
17' -
Prepare for major flooding along the Smoky Hill River from Schoenchen throughout southeastern Ellis County. Extensive flooding of lowlands will occur, with floodwaters of six feet or more possible near the main river channel.
14' -
Expect moderate flooding of three feet or more along the Smoky Hill River from Schoenchen through the southeastern portion of Ellis County. Some county roads adjacent to the river will be impassable due to rising waters.
13' -
Expect minor flooding of two feet or more along the Smoky Hill River from Schoenchen through the southeastern portions of Ellis County, as the river moves further out onto the floodplain. Some county roads in close proximity to the river may become impassible as rising waters cover the roads.
11' -
Expect minor overflows along the Smoky Hill River in the vicinity of Schoenchen, as lowland flooding of pasturelands initiates immediately adjacent to the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1993 | 17.6 |
| Apr 14, 1987 | 13.57 |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 12.42 |
| May 22, 2019 | 12.22 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 11.42 |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 10.59 |
| Aug 24, 2010 | 10.52 |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 10.51 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 10.45 |
| Nov 16, 1996 | 10.32 |
| Sep 17, 2001 | 10.19 |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 9.7 |
| Sep 5, 1989 | 8.77 |
| Apr 2, 1988 | 7.6 |
| Mar 19, 1982 | 7.42 |
| Aug 13, 1992 | 6.64 |
| Apr 21, 1984 | 6.5 |
| Jul 30, 1985 | 5.69 |
| Jul 1, 2000 | 5.55 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 4.25 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.