Big C near Hays, KS
Is Big C near Hays, KS flooding right now?
No — Big C near Hays, KS is at 4.70 ft, 21.3 ft below its 26 ft flood stage, as of 82 min ago.
Gauge height
4.70 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.93 ft on Sun, Aug 25, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 27.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.93 ft | 2019-08-25 |
| 21.59 ft | 2018-05-31 |
| 21.31 ft | 2016-09-05 |
| 19.67 ft | 1999-08-03 |
| 19.11 ft | 2018-07-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River below Schoenchen, KS | 9.8 mi | Ellis County |
| Smoky Hill River near Schoenchen, KS | 9.8 mi | Ellis County |
| Smoky Hill River at Pfeifer, KS | 13.0 mi | Ellis County |
| Smoky Hill River near Ellis, KS | 14.2 mi | Ellis County |
| Big C near Ellis, KS | 18.5 mi | Trego County |
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