Major Flood
35 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.39 ft
North 40th Road bridge over the Buffalo Creek floods.
19.73 ft
North 40th Road floods 100 yards south of Buffalo Creek.
18 ft
The north bank of the Buffalo Creek Floods. Lowland flooding continues from 763 Road to the Republican River.
16.86 ft
Farm field along the north bank of the Buffalo Creek floods.
16 ft
Minor flooding begins along the creek as the south bank overflows.
12.65 ft
Farm field just north of Buffalo Creek on the northwest side of north 40th Road floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2020 | 19.82 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 1973 | 19.65 ft | 27,800 cfs |
| Sep 12, 1961 | 19.31 ft | 18,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JMSK1
River
Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin)
County
Cloud, KS
Coordinates
39.6147°N, 97.8564°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin) at Jamestown?
The Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin) at Jamestown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06855800) 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 Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin) at Jamestown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin) at Jamestown is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin) rises?
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Where is the Buffalo Creek (KS River Basin) at Jamestown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cloud County, Kansas at coordinates 39.6147°N, 97.8564°W. USGS site number: 06855800. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.