Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Flood waters reach the river bridge. Widespread flooding of agricultural areas and county roads near the river can be expected. The homestead that is southwest of the river bridge may become inundated.
25 ft
Overflows begin on the south bank with flooding of bottom lands and agricultural areas occurring. A homestead's utility buildings located near the upstream south bank by river bridge may become inundated.
21 ft
The north approach of the river bridge is flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along the north bank.
18 ft
Water flows over 103rd Street about 2 miles west of Clearwater. Flooding is about 2 feet deep in that area. South of Clearwater the river expands to about 1/2 mile on the south bank. Expect many county roads near the river to be flooded.
17 ft
The left bank overflows with minor low land flooding.
12 ft
Minor low land ponding occurs at this level.
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 8, 1923 | 26.4 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 22.99 ft | 40,300 cfs |
| May 16, 1957 | 21.85000038147 ft | 38,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PECK1
River
Ninnescah River
County
Sumner, KS
Coordinates
37.4569°N, 97.4236°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ninnescah River near Peck?
The Ninnescah River near Peck gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07145500) 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 Ninnescah River near Peck?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ninnescah River near Peck is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ninnescah River rises?
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Where is the Ninnescah River near Peck gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sumner County, Kansas at coordinates 37.4569°N, 97.4236°W. USGS site number: 07145500. 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.