RIVER GAUGE · RATTLESNAKE CREEK (KS)
Rattlesnake Creek (KS) near Zenith
Stafford County, Kansas
Water level11.71 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft907 cfs
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Rising water will overtop bridge.
- 18 ft
Water is near the bottom of bridge. Road south of bridge is overtopped by rising waters.
- 17 ft
Road south of bridge is threatened by inundation.
- 16 ft
Low lying areas near gage begin to flood. There are no communities affected by the flooding. However, flooding does have an effect on the Quivira Wildlife Refuge. Most of the roads in the area are low lying dirt roads that would be affected by flooding. Some livestock are pastured on the floodplain.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1993 | 19.9 ft | 29,300 cfs |
| May 29, 2019 | 17.24 ft | 995 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 17.18 ft | 879 cfs |
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