Major Flood
24 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
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Major flooding of homes and businesses is likely along the path of the creek. This would especially be true to homes around 119th St to south of 13th St and then around Central mainly to the west of Maize Rd. Expect widespread road closures across northwest Wichita. Water from the Cowskin Creek may backup into Calfskin and Dry Creeks and cause additional flooding of residences along these creeks.
22 ft
Water levels will be encroacing on area residential structures and many roads will likely be closed across northwest Wichita. Water from Calfskin and Dry Creeks could backup into residential yards and some structures may be flooded at their lowest levels. Businesses west of Maize Road, to the north and south of Central, will likely take on water.
20 ft
Flood waters of about 2 feet in depth cover sections of Maize Road just to the south of Central. Flood waters flow over 13th Street in the low water spot about a half mile west of 119th Street. Expect road closures. The few houses on the north side of 21st Street, along the east bank of the creek may see flood waters encroach near their homes.
18 ft
Flood waters backup into residential yards southeast of river gage site along Lost Creek Circle and southeast of Central and Karren Streets. Flood waters begin to creep over 13th street in the low water spot about a half mile west of 119th Street. Expect typical flooding of low water crossings and low cropland areas as well as fields near the creek.
15 ft
Many sections along the creek will see minor bank overflows.
13.5 ft
Minor bank overflows occur further downstream near Kellogg Road area.
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 30, 1998 | 22 ft | 12,030 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 20.77 ft | 5,870 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 20.72 ft | 4,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COWK1
River
Cowskin Creek
County
Sedgwick, KS
Coordinates
37.7017°N, 97.4805°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cowskin Creek at Wichita 119th St?
The Cowskin Creek at Wichita 119th St gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07144480) 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 Cowskin Creek at Wichita 119th St?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cowskin Creek at Wichita 119th St is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cowskin Creek rises?
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Where is the Cowskin Creek at Wichita 119th St gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas at coordinates 37.7017°N, 97.4805°W. USGS site number: 07144480. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.