Major Flood
21 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.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major Flood Stage. Most locations between NW 100th and NW 120th near the gage site flood.
17 ft
Moderat Flood Stage. Flood waters impact Scammon Road on both sides of the creek.
14 ft
70th Street south of Highway 400 near Coal Valley Road is under two to three feet of water.
12 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Low lying areas near the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1993 | 19.79 ft | 67,500 cfs |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 19.08 ft | 39,900 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 18.7 ft | 32,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCNK1
River
Lightning Creek (SE KS)
County
Cherokee, KS
Coordinates
37.2811°N, 95.0325°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune?
The Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07184000) 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 Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lightning Creek (SE KS) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune 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 Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Kansas at coordinates 37.2811°N, 95.0325°W. USGS site number: 07184000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Neosho River at Oswego
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.