Frog-Mulberry

Watershed Hydrology

The Frog Mulberry Watershed (HUC 11110201) is located in eastern Kansas and covers approximately 1,047 square miles of land area. The watershed is primarily agricultural, with crop production dominating land use. Hydrologically, the watershed is characterized by its relatively flat topography and the presence of numerous small streams and wetlands. The area experiences a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. Interesting climatic trends within the watershed include an increase in both annual precipitation and temperature over the past several decades. Snowpack within the watershed is relatively low, and surface water resources are primarily sourced from small streams and wetlands. The main water storage reservoir within the watershed is the Melvern Reservoir, which is primarily used for flood control and water supply purposes. Overall, the Frog Mulberry Watershed is an important agricultural region with unique hydrologic characteristics and notable climatic trends.


Surface Flows

Frog-Mulberry Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Frog-Mulberry Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

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Groundwater Levels

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Frog-Mulberry Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed