Cow C near Lyons, KS
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 24.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.75 ft on Thu, Jul 11, 1929.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | — |
| Major flood | 24.7 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.75 ft | 1929-07-11 |
| 20.49 ft | 1941-10-20 |
| 20.38 ft | 1973-09-26 |
| 20.35 ft | 2007-05-07 |
| 19.95 ft | 1950-08-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River near Nickerson, KS | 12.2 mi | Reno County |
| Rattlesnake C near Raymond, KS | 13.4 mi | Rice County |
| Cow C near Hutchinson, KS | 15.2 mi | Reno County |
| Rattlesnake C near Zenith, KS | 24.3 mi | Stafford County |
| Smoky Hill River near Langley, KS | 24.6 mi | Ellsworth County |
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