Is the Sappa Creek flooding?

Kansas · 2 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Sappa Creek is tracked by 2 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 Sappa Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 12 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 Sappa C near Oberlin, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.16 ft on 15 June 1996, carrying 1,850 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (45 annual peaks).

Drains 1,086 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,538 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Sappa C near Lyle, KSNo flooding4.88 ft17 ft
Sappa C near Oberlin, KSNo current data11 ft
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.