Lyon Creek near Junction City
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Geary County, Kansas on the Lyon Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06878600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
39 ft
Moderate Flood
35 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
42.78 ft
The north end of the Highway 77 bridge floods.
38.71 ft
Intersecton of Highway 77 and Lyon Creek Road floods.
26.3 ft
Farm field north of the creek and west of Highway 77 floods.
23.63 ft
The south bank of the creek floods near Highway 77.
21 ft
The north bank of the creek floods near the Highway 77 bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.5
Creek approaches zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2019 | 28.17 ft | 9,360 cfs |
| May 8, 2019 | 28.17 ft | 9,360 cfs |
| May 22, 2019 | 23.42 ft | — |
| May 22, 2019 | 23.42 ft | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 22.62 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lyon Creek near Junction City?
The Lyon Creek near Junction City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06878600) 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 Lyon Creek near Junction City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lyon Creek near Junction City is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lyon Creek rises?
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Where is the Lyon Creek near Junction City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Geary County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9492°N, 96.8581°W. USGS site number: 06878600. 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
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.