Is the Walnut Creek flooding?

Kansas · 4 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Walnut 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 Walnut Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 8 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 Walnut C at Albert, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.75 ft on 22 September 1959, carrying 12,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1927 (68 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.28 ft, 23.5 ft below that record.

Drains 1,618 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,898 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Walnut C at Nekoma, KSNo flooding6.45 ft29 ft
Walnut C at Albert, KSNo flooding2.28 ft24 ft
Walnut C near Alexander, KSNo current data31 ft
Walnut C below Cheyenne Btms Dv near Great Bend, 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.