Rattlesnake C near Macksville, KS
Is Rattlesnake C near Macksville, KS flooding right now?
Rattlesnake C near Macksville, KS measured 2.72 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.72 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.02 ft on Wed, Sep 26, 1973.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.02 ft | 1973-09-26 |
| 10.02 ft | 1993-07-16 |
| 9.710000038146973 ft | 1977-05-24 |
| 9.69999980926514 ft | 1951-06-30 |
| 9.69999980926514 ft | 1975-06-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Ninnescah River near Pratt, KS | 18.2 mi | Pratt County |
| Rattlesnake C near Zenith, KS | 23.6 mi | Stafford County |
| Arkansas River near Larned, KS | 23.9 mi | Pawnee County |
| Arkansas River near Kinsley, KS | 27.4 mi | Edwards County |
| Arkansas River at Great Bend, KS | 33.8 mi | Barton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.