Smoky Hill River near New Cambria
Critical Stages
25' - Action
27' - Flood
30' - Moderate
33.1' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:45 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.56 ft
Flow: 0.124 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 5.55 | 0.123 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 5.56 | 0.124 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 5.57 | 0.126 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 5.57 | 0.126 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 5.57 | 0.126 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 5.57 | 0.126 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 5.58 | 0.128 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 5.57 | 0.126 |
33.1' -
Expect roads surrounding and within the city of New Cambria to be flooded and along with roads in the vicinity of the river. In addition, expect widespread flooding of low-lying areas.
31' -
All roads leading into New Cambria become flooded. Old Highway 40 between Marymount Road and Whitmore Road is closed due to flood waters. Dependent on high flows coming down from Saline River the railroad trestle bridge just south of Old Highway 40 may be overtopped.
30' -
Niles Road south of Stimmel Road near the gage site begins to flood. Also expect extensive flooding of low-lying areas and croplands. Within the city the following roads become flooded, Railroad Street and Mill Street, First Street and Second Street and Cunningham. Dependent on high flows coming down from Saline River, Old Highway 40 may flood about a foot deep from Simpson Road to Niles Road.
29.5' -
Water covers Railroad Street and Mill Street, Cunningham Road and First Street and Second Street.
28' -
Flood waters flow over North Street just east of the intersection of Simpson Road. This location is 2 1/2 miles southwest of New Cambria.
27' -
Both banks overflow at about this height. Expect flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land along both sides of the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1993 | 31.72 |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 31.6 |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 31.45 |
| May 25, 2007 | 31.42 |
| May 7, 2007 | 31.12 |
| May 29, 1995 | 31.02 |
| May 23, 2019 | 30.67 |
| May 12, 1993 | 30.64 |
| Mar 25, 1987 | 30.29 |
| May 10, 2019 | 30.01 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 29.94 |
| May 25, 1995 | 29.9 |
| Nov 3, 1998 | 29.59 |
| May 28, 2019 | 29.5 |
| Mar 31, 1980 | 28.91 |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 28.45 |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 28.1 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 28.1 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 27.92 |
| Mar 29, 1987 | 27.60000038147 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
