RIVER GAUGE · CHAPMAN CREEK
Chapman Creek near Chapman
Dickinson County, Kansas
Water level4.23 ft
Flow19 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood37 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Highway K 18 near Chapman floods.
- 19 ft
Lowland flooding occurs from near the town of Industry upstream from Chapman to the Smoky Hill River downstream from Chapman.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1951 | 25.5 ft | 46,700 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1973 | 24.08 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| Jul 2, 1958 | 23.65 ft | 12,200 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 3.2
Creek approaches zero flow.
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