Walnut C at Nekoma, KS
Is Walnut C at Nekoma, KS flooding right now?
Walnut C at Nekoma, KS measured 6.68 ft on 2026-10-27 18:15:00 UTC. That observation was 22.3 ft below its 29 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.68 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 34 ft on Wed, Jul 21, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 22.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 26.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34 ft | 1993-07-21 |
| 28.59 ft | 2019-05-24 |
| 27.59 ft | 2001-06-09 |
| 25.46 ft | 1996-06-01 |
| 24.89 ft | 1970-06-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut C near Alexander, KS | 10.0 mi | Ness County |
| Smoky Hill River near Schoenchen, KS | 16.9 mi | Ellis County |
| Smoky Hill River below Schoenchen, KS | 18.0 mi | Ellis County |
| Pawnee River at Rozel, KS | 18.7 mi | Pawnee County |
| Smoky Hill River near Ellis, KS | 21.2 mi | Ellis 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.