Historic Floods Along Arkansas River
Despite often being completely dry during drought conditions in western parts of Kansas,
the Arkansas River can become deceptively menacing at high flow and cause
millions of dollars in damage. The following paragraphs briefly describe the Arkansas
River Basin in Kansas, chronicle the effects of human development on streamflow in
the basin, and provide brief descriptions of some of the larger floods.
Description of Arkansas River Basin
Effects of Human Development on Streamflows in the Arkansas River Basin
Major Floods Along the Arkansas River
Comparison of Maximum Annual Peak Streamflows for Historic Floods (PDF: 82 KB)
References
Graphs Showing Peak Streamflows for Selected Gaging Stations
High-Water Mark at Wichita Water Center
Other Links of Interest
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