The Middle Smoky Hill watershed, HUC 10260006, covers an area of approximately 6,100 square miles in western Kansas. The watershed is characterized by a semi-arid climate with an average annual precipitation of 19 inches. The area is dominated by grasslands, and agriculture is the primary land use. The watershed includes several small streams that flow into the Smoky Hill River. The hydrology of the watershed is influenced by snowpack in the winter months, which can lead to increased streamflow in the spring. The main reservoir in the watershed is Cedar Bluff Reservoir, which serves as a source of drinking water, recreation, and irrigation. Interesting climatic trends include an increase in average annual temperature and a decrease in annual precipitation over the past several decades. These trends may have implications for the future water availability in the region.