Is the Cow Creek flooding?
The Cow Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cow Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cow C near Lyons, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.75 ft on 11 July 1929, carrying 28,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.59 ft, 19.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow C near Lyons, KS | No flooding | 3.59 ft | 18 ft | |
| Cow C near Hutchinson, KS | No flooding | 1.57 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Cow C near Scammon, KS | No current data | — | — | — |