Elk Creek (KS) at Clyde
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cloud County, Kansas on the Elk Creek (KS). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CLDK1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
36 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
37.4 ft
The Kansas Highway 9 bridge is flooded.
35 ft
The flood control project may be overtopped near the Highway 9 bridge. If the flood control project is overtopped, dangerous flooding of homes and businesses in Clyde will occur. In addition, flood waters will be several feet deep over Highway 9 on the west side of Elk Creek.
28.5 ft
Flood waters reach the low point of steel on Kansas Highway 9 bridge.
22 ft
Flood waters threaten to overtop county roads upstream and downstream from Clyde. County Road 813 near the intersection with County Road 354 may be flooded. In addition, Sheridan drive downstream of the flood control project may be under water.
14 ft
Low land areas along the creek flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2011 | 23 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 23 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 17.6 ft | 8,420 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 17.6 ft | 8,420 cfs |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 15.5 ft | 5,520 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CLDK1
River
Elk Creek (KS)
County
Cloud, KS
Coordinates
39.5911°N, 97.3908°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elk Creek (KS) at Clyde?
The Elk Creek (KS) at Clyde gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Elk Creek (KS) at Clyde?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elk Creek (KS) at Clyde is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elk Creek (KS) rises?
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Where is the Elk Creek (KS) at Clyde gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cloud County, Kansas at coordinates 39.5911°N, 97.3908°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.