Walnut C near Alexander, KS

Ness County, Kansas · USGS gauge 07141770 · NWS AERK1 · Walnut Creek flood status · Kansas river levels

Current readings are unavailable. Current flood status cannot be determined. Official flood thresholds remain available below. Check the linked USGS and NWS sources for the latest information.

Gauge height
as of unknown
Streamflow
data refreshed 13 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 31 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.19 ft on Sat, Jun 1, 1996.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action29 ft
Minor flood31 ft
Moderate flood33 ft
Major flood35 ft

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
21.19 ft1996-06-01
20.39 ft2001-06-08
16.16 ft2006-08-22
16.01 ft2006-08-18
15.83 ft1998-07-30

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Walnut C at Nekoma, KS10.0 miRush County
Pawnee River near Burdett, KS17.8 miHodgeman County
Buckner C near Burdett, KS20.9 miHodgeman County
Smoky Hill River near Ellis, KS21.2 miEllis County
Pawnee River at Rozel, KS21.3 miPawnee County
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.

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