Is the Cowskin Creek flooding?

Kansas · 4 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Cowskin Creek is tracked by 4 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 Cowskin Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.

data refreshed 13 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Cowskin C at 119Th St at Wichita, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.77 ft on 27 April 2009, carrying 5,870 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2001 (25 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.60 ft, 14.2 ft below that record.

Drains 86 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,313 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cowskin C at 119Th St at Wichita, KSNo flooding6.60 ft18 ft
Cowskin C at 29Th St North of Wichita, KSNo current data
Cowskin C at Maple St, Wichita, KSNo current data
Cowskin C at Kellogg St, Wichita, KSNo current data
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.