-5.0 cfs (-5.35%) since yesterday
78.65% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Solomon River
was last observed at
88
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
175
acre-ft of water today; about 79%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
112 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-07-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
801 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Solomon R At Niles
reporting a streamflow rate of 40.8 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Solomon R Nr Glen Elder
with a gauge stage of 7.42 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Solomon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,386 ft, the
Solomon R Nr Glen Elder.
Last Updated
2024-04-18
Streamflow
88.4 cfs
Percent of Normal
78.65%
Maximum
801.3 cfs
2023-07-05
About the solomon river
The Solomon River is a 192-mile-long river located in the central region of Kansas, USA. The river is named after Solomon Warner, an early settler in the area. The Solomon River originates in the north-central part of the state and flows south into the Smoky Hill River. The river's watershed is mainly agricultural and covers an area of 3,390 square miles. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Webster Reservoir and Kirwin Reservoir, which are popular recreational destinations for fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also used for irrigation, and its water is a vital source for agricultural production in the region. The Solomon River has a rich history, and its water has been used for various purposes by Native Americans and early settlers in the area.
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