Cow Creek above Hutchinson
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Reno County, Kansas on the Cow Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07143310, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12.5 ft
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Expect widespread flooding in the area northwest of Hutchinson. In this area residents may see 3 to 7 feet of water. Homes in the area northwest of Pennington from 43rd Ave in Reno County to Ave W in Rice County may flood. Willowbrook entrance on Wilson Road is only accessible from the south. Areas around the Kansas Bible Camp on 56th Avenue will flood. Flood waters begin to affect the road 500 ft east of the 82nd Avenue creek bridge. The 2 homes on the north side of the road in this area will flood.
12.5 ft
Expect widespread flooding in the area northwest of Hutchinson. In this area, residents may see 3 to 7 feet of water. Homes in the area northwest of Pennington from 43rd Ave in Reno County to Ave W in Rice County may flood. Willowbrook entrance on Wilson Road is only accessible from the south. Areas around the Kansas Bible Camp on 56th Avenue will flood.
11.5 ft
On 82nd Avenue the road floods between Wilson Road and Pennington Road.
10.8 ft
The road floods at the intersection of 56th Ave and Pennington Rd. Wilson Road takes on water between 82nd Ave to 95th Ave.
10.5 ft
There are numerous road closures northwest of Hutchinson due to high water. Low water crossing on 43rd Street just east of Pennington floods. Expect road closure on 43rd Street between Pennington to Hendricks roads. Also 69th Street floods between Wilson to Pennington roads. Then 50th Street floods between Wilson and Pennington roads. Flooding occurs along Pennington Road from Nickerson Blvd to 50th Avenue.
10 ft
The low water crossing on Wilson Rd between 69th Ave to 82nd Ave floods. Expect water depth near 4 inches to a width of 5 feet.
9.5 ft
Fields and cropland along the creek floods. Sections of Sallee Rd floods between 82nd Ave to 108th Ave. Also 95th Ave floods between Dean and Sallee Roads. Expect road closures.
9 ft
Water crosses 95th Avenue in a small section, between Dean and Sallee Roads. Water spreads over low spots across cropland or fields. More sections of the banks will overflow.
8.6 ft
The creek overflows its banks in a few sections and stands in low spots in fields and ditches along roadway near 85th Ave. A few low water crossings along Sallee just north and south of 95th Ave as well as west of Sallee on 95th Ave will see a few inches of water standing on roadway.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 12.87 ft | 9,578 cfs |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 12.87 ft | 9,578 cfs |
| May 7, 2007 | 12.81 ft | — |
| May 7, 2007 | 12.81 ft | — |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 12.47 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cow Creek above Hutchinson?
The Cow Creek above Hutchinson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07143310) 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 Cow Creek above Hutchinson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cow Creek above Hutchinson is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
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Where is the Cow Creek above Hutchinson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Reno County, Kansas at coordinates 38.1442°N, 98.0075°W. USGS site number: 07143310. 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.