Major Flood
28 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22.5 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Floodwaters overflow Kansas Highway K-15 bridge.
22.5 ft
Highway 15 floods. A high fill which carries the road bed into Clay Center begins to overflow.
21 ft
Highways 24 and 15 flood. A high fill which carries the road bed into Clay Center begins to overflow.
17 ft
Flooding occurs between 16th, 17th, and 18th Roads and between Limestone and Osage Roads.
15 ft
Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from U.S. Highway 24 to Milford Lake.
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 20, 1915 | 26.2 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 1935 | 25.74 ft | 195,000 cfs |
| May 28, 1903 | 24.8 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River at Clay Center?
The Republican River at Clay Center gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06856600) 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 Republican River at Clay Center?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River at Clay Center is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22.5 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Republican River rises?
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Where is the Republican River at Clay Center gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Kansas at coordinates 39.3556°N, 97.1272°W. USGS site number: 06856600. 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.