Major Flood
30 ft
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
County road, West 800 Road, is underwater along with most other county roads along the creek. Significant lowland and agricultural flooding occurs. In addition, Highway 383 might start to flood.
23 ft
Water covers West 800 Road, adjacent to the bridge. Many county roads that cross the Prairie Dog Creek in northwestern Phillips County will be flooded.
22 ft
Water will cover West 800 Road on the north end of the bridge. Numerous county roads will be under water across northwestern Phillips County.
21 ft
Lowland agricultural fields will flood along the creek. In addition, water reaches the bottom of the bridge and several county roads across northwestern Phillips County will flood including H Road and West 800 Road.
19 ft
Lowland agricultural fields will begin to flood along the creek. In addition, flood water will begin threatening several county roads across northwestern Phillips County.
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 16, 1957 | 26.7 ft | 8,910 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1966 | 25.33 ft | 7,030 cfs |
| Sep 2, 1977 | 23.48 ft | 4,580 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDRK1
River
Prairie Dog Creek
County
Phillips, KS
Coordinates
39.9786°N, 99.4783°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Prairie Dog Creek near Woodruff?
The Prairie Dog Creek near Woodruff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06848500) 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 Prairie Dog Creek near Woodruff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Prairie Dog Creek near Woodruff is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Prairie Dog Creek rises?
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Where is the Prairie Dog Creek near Woodruff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Phillips County, Kansas at coordinates 39.9786°N, 99.4783°W. USGS site number: 06848500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.