River stage
Deerfield, Arkansas River
- River level
- 5.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 7.29 ft
- Recent low
- 5.95 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DRFK1
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 5.98 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 12.05 ft
In brief
The Arkansas River at Deerfield, KS read 5.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.05 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DRFK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.05 ft | 1999-05-24 |
| 2 | 11.70 ft | 2001-05-30 |
| 3 | 9.44 ft | 2018-08-02 |
| 4 | 8.57 ft | 2000-07-22 |
| 5 | 7.88 ft | 2004-06-19 |
| 6 | 7.72 ft | 2002-03-07 |
| 7 | 7.53 ft | 2016-05-03 |
| 8 | 6.74 ft | 2003-03-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Minor overflows along the Arkansas River near the city of Deerfield.
- 16.00 ft
Expect major overflows of two feet or more along the Arkansas River near Deerfield.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Arkansas River flooding at Deerfield?
No. The Arkansas River at Deerfield is at 5.95 ft, 7.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Deerfield?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft and minor flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Arkansas River has been at Deerfield?
The highest crest on record is 12.05 ft, on 1999-05-24.
Is the Arkansas River high or low right now at Deerfield?
At 5.95 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DRFK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07138070). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.