Major Flood
10 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Record flooding is now possible along most of Crooked Creek in southern Meade County to the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Floodwaters will rise to 5 feet or higher outside of the main river channel, and substantially cover the floodplain. This flood may approach the record floods of August 31, 1963, and May 20, 1955.
11 ft
Prepare for near-record flooding along Crooked Creek in southern Meade County, as floodwaters 4 feet deep or more course their way downstream to the Kansas-Oklahoma border.
10 ft
Prepare for major flooding of three feet or more along many portions of Crooked Creek in southern Meade County as floodwaters push further out onto the floodplain.
9 ft
Prepare for moderate inundations of two to three feet along many segments of Crooked Creek in southern Meade County as floodwaters continue to move further out onto the floodplain. The county road east of the bridge 12 miles west of Englewood will begin to overflow at about 8.5 feet.
8 ft
Expect moderate flooding along most streches of Crooked Creek in southern Meade County. Both riverbanks will experience inundations up to 2 feet as the floodwaters continue their expansion onto the floodplain.
7 ft
Prepare for minor inundations of one or more feet along the Crooked Creek in southern Meade County as floodwaters leave the main channel and moves out onto the floodplain.
6.5 ft
Prepare for minor overflows along portions of crooked creek in southern meade county as the creek moves out onto the floodplain.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1963 | 9 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1963 | 8.97999954223633 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1973 | 8.21 ft | 4,240 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ENWK1
River
Crooked Creek (KS)
County
Meade, KS
Coordinates
37.0325°N, 100.2111°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crooked Creek (KS) near Englewood?
The Crooked Creek (KS) near Englewood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07157500) 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 Crooked Creek (KS) near Englewood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crooked Creek (KS) near Englewood is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crooked Creek (KS) rises?
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Where is the Crooked Creek (KS) near Englewood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meade County, Kansas at coordinates 37.0325°N, 100.2111°W. USGS site number: 07157500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.