Sappa C near Lyle, KS
Is Sappa C near Lyle, KS flooding right now?
Sappa C near Lyle, KS measured 4.88 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.88 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.87 ft on Sat, May 24, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 17.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.87 ft | 2008-05-24 |
| 17.72 ft | 2014-05-24 |
| 17.46 ft | 1996-06-23 |
| 15.56 ft | 2010-06-22 |
| 14.66 ft | 2019-07-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sappa Creek near Beaver City, Nebr. | 6.2 mi | Furnas County |
| Beaver Creek near Beaver City, Nebr. | 9.7 mi | Furnas County |
| Prairie Dog C at Norton, KS | 13.7 mi | Norton County |
| Prairie Dog C above Keith Sebelius Lake, KS | 17.0 mi | Norton County |
| Republican River at Cambridge, Nebr. | 21.1 mi | Furnas 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.