RIVER GAUGE · LIGHTNING CREEK (SE KS)
Lightning Creek (SE KS) near McCune
Cherokee County, Kansas
Water level1.31 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft1,576 cfs
Minor flood12 ft2,260 cfs
Moderate flood17 ft11,500 cfs
Major flood21 ft131,180 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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