Minor Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.5 ft
On SW 48th Road just west of the creek gage bridge, the low spot on road floods with about half a foot of water. Parts of SW 36th Road flood near the creek.
19 ft
Low lying portions of fields begin to flood. South Emma Creek Rd will flood from SW 36th to SW 48th St. Just to the east of Emma Creek Rd a section of SW 72nd St floods right before reaching the creek bridge. High water on N Mission Rd about 2 tenths of a mile from NW 12th St hinders the road impassable.
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 29, 1979 | 22.4 ft | — |
| Jul 13, 1993 | 22.4 ft | — |
| Oct 31, 1998 | 22 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SEMK1
River
Emma Creek (KS)
County
Harvey, KS
Coordinates
37.9852°N, 97.4457°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Emma Creek (KS) above Sedgwick?
The Emma Creek (KS) above Sedgwick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07144050) 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 Emma Creek (KS) above Sedgwick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Emma Creek (KS) above Sedgwick is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Emma Creek (KS) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Emma Creek (KS) above Sedgwick to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Emma Creek (KS) above Sedgwick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harvey County, Kansas at coordinates 37.9852°N, 97.4457°W. USGS site number: 07144050. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Little Arkansas River near Sedgwick
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.