Major Flood
43 ft
Current Water Level
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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
33 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43.1 ft
The bridge deck of the Kansas Highway 99 bridge floods.
40.09 ft
The intersection of Kansas Highway 99 and West Webster Road floods.
40 ft
Water reaches the low steel of the Kansas Highway 99 bridge over Rock Creek.
36 ft
West Webster Road floods. Fields are flooded and water is about 4 feet deep between Rock Creek and West Webster Road.
35 ft
Homes along East Webster Road flood.
33 ft
East Webster Road floods. The farm field is flooded and homes in the area begin to flood. The unpaved road leading to the park on the southeast side of Rock Creek floods.
32 ft
South bank overflow begins west of the Kansas Highway 99 bridge. Water will begin to flood the adjacent farmers field.
31.7 ft
The farm field on the north bank of Kansas Highway 99 bridge is flooded. Water begins to approach homes in the area along East Webster Road.
27 ft
Minor low land flooding begins along the north bank of Rock Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
8.3
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 24, 2007 | 31.7 ft | 21,333 cfs |
| May 1, 2007 | 30.26 ft | — |
| May 6, 2007 | 29.95 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LISK1
River
Rock Creek (KS)
County
Pottawatomie, KS
Coordinates
39.2492°N, 96.3147°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rock Creek (KS) at Louisville?
The Rock Creek (KS) at Louisville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06888300) 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 Rock Creek (KS) at Louisville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rock Creek (KS) at Louisville is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rock Creek (KS) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rock Creek (KS) at Louisville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Rock Creek (KS) at Louisville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas at coordinates 39.2492°N, 96.3147°W. USGS site number: 06888300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.