River stage
Coolidge, Arkansas River
- River level
- 3.12 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.89 ft
- Recent high
- 6.91 ft
- Recent low
- 1.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS COOK1
- 30-day change
- +1.61 ft
- Average
- 2.00 ft
- Readings
- 120
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.80 ft
In brief
The Arkansas River at Coolidge, KS read 3.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.88 ft below action stage. That is 1.61 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge COOK1
Water 67 °F (19 °C) · 10 °F warmer than normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.80 ft | 1965-06-17 |
| 2 | 10.67 ft | 1951-05-15 |
| 3 | 8.88 ft | 1984-07-16 |
| 4 | 8.85 ft | 2015-08-17 |
| 5 | 8.62 ft | 1999-05-06 |
| 6 | 8.60 ft | 1964-05-30 |
| 7 | 8.44 ft | 1987-06-30 |
| 8 | 8.35 ft | 1957-05-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Expect minor flooding in pastureland and farmland adjacent to the river. Low water areas along the unpaved River Road south of the Arkansas River will have water over the road... Exercise extreme caution.
- 9.00 ft
Expect flooding of 1 to 2 feet along the Arkansas River from Coolidge to Medway. The road south of Coolidge which crosses the Arkansas River will begin to flood at a river stage between 9 to 10 feet.
- 10.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding along the Arkansas River. Areas south of the river between the CO-KS state line and Medway, KS. Will be flooded with water up to 2 feet deep in some places. Flow over the road north of the bridge will begin when river rises to 10.1 feet. Flow over the road south of the gage will occur at a gage height of 11.0 feet.
- 17.00 ft
Expect near-record flooding along the Arkansas River from the state line to Medway, KS. The approaches to the river bridge south of Coolidge are in danger of overtopping. Floodwaters will inundate lowlands along the river south of the ATSF railroad tracks and flood farm houses and roads near the river. Flood waters 7 to 9 feet deep in places are possible.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arkansas River flooding at Coolidge?
No. The Arkansas River at Coolidge is at 3.12 ft, 3.88 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Coolidge?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Arkansas River has been at Coolidge?
The highest crest on record is 14.8 ft, on 1965-06-17.
Is the Arkansas River high or low right now at Coolidge?
At 3.12 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Coolidge, Arkansas River?
The water temperature at Coolidge, Arkansas River is 67 °F (19.2 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 10 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 3.2 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge COOK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07137500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.