Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS
Is Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS flooding right now?
Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS measured 2.63 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.63 ft
Streamflow
14 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.29 ft on Mon, Sep 3, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.29 ft | 2018-09-03 |
| 20.1 ft | 2019-05-08 |
| 17.53 ft | 2014-06-10 |
| 16.75 ft | 2019-06-23 |
| 16.57 ft | 2019-08-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat C at Seth Childs Rd, Manhattan, KS | 1.7 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Keats, KS | 4.2 mi | Riley County |
| Kansas River at Manhattan, KS | 4.8 mi | Riley County |
| Big Blue River near Manhattan, KS | 5.1 mi | Riley County |
| Kings C near Manhattan, KS | 6.5 mi | Riley 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.