Is the Wildcat Creek flooding?

Kansas · 3 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Wildcat 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 Wildcat 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.

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 Wildcat C at Seth Childs Rd, Manhattan, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.30 ft on 18 June 1977, carrying 8,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1973 (16 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.34 ft, 23.0 ft below that record.

Drains 93 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,018 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Wildcat C at Keats, KSNo flooding7.97 ft17 ft
Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KSNo flooding2.63 ft14 ft
Wildcat C at Seth Childs Rd, Manhattan, KSNo flood stage defined2.34 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.