RIVER GAUGE · SAPPA CREEK
Sappa Creek near Norcatur
Norton County, Kansas
Water level4.89 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Lowland flooding will continue. Nearby roads in the area will become impassable.
- 17 ft
Water will overflow the top of the county bridge, and could possibly wash out the bridge. Water will also overflow both banks into agricultural fields and low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2008 | 17.87 ft | 994 cfs |
| May 24, 2014 | 17.72 ft | 794 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1996 | 17.46 ft | 786 cfs |
More on Sappa Creek
UpstreamSappa Creek near Oberlin
DownstreamSappa Creek near Beaver City
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