Republican River at Clay Center, KS
Is Republican River at Clay Center, KS flooding right now?
Republican River at Clay Center, KS measured 6.31 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.31 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.2 ft on Mon, Jun 21, 1915.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22.5 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 21.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.2 ft | 1915-06-21 |
| 25.74 ft | 1935-06-03 |
| 24.8 ft | 1903-05-29 |
| 23.36 ft | 1993-07-24 |
| 22.92 ft | 1947-06-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fancy C at Winkler, KS | 17.7 mi | Riley County |
| Mill C near Riley, KS | 20.8 mi | Riley County |
| Chapman C near Chapman, KS | 22.9 mi | Dickinson County |
| Wildcat C at Keats, KS | 24.2 mi | Riley County |
| Mud C near Talmage, KS | 25.5 mi | Dickinson 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.