Major Flood
13.6 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.3 ft
A maximum height of 14.3 feet was reached on June 19, 2010.
12 ft
Highway 183 and 3 Road will both remain passible, but most county gravel roads that cross the Bow Creek between Highway 183 and 3 Road will be flooded.
9 ft
Water overflows both banks of the river and flows into adjacent agricultural lowland. Gravel county roads along and crossing the Bow Creek both upstream and downstream of the Highway 183 gauge site will begin to flood. Several of the roads that will flood include: A Road, B Road, and 17 Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2010 | 14.29 ft | 8,510 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2014 | 13.63 ft | 9,980 cfs |
| Jul 11, 1951 | 13.6 ft | 12,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bow Creek near Stockton?
The Bow Creek near Stockton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06871500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bow Creek near Stockton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bow Creek near Stockton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13.6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bow Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bow Creek near Stockton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bow Creek near Stockton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rooks County, Kansas at coordinates 39.5594°N, 99.2856°W. USGS site number: 06871500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.