Sappa Creek near Oberlin
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Decatur County, Kansas on the Sappa Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06845000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
The creek will begin to overflow the southern end of the Highway 83 bridge.
24.5 ft
The creek will overflow the northern end of the Highway 83 bridge. Most of the roads to the north of the gage will become flooded.
24 ft
Water will start hitting the bottom of the bridge.
21.3 ft
Water reaches the street that is just to the northwest of the Highway 83 bridge.
17.5 ft
The access road to the southeast of the bridge and gage site will become inundated.
15 ft
Moderate flooding will occur in nearby agricultural fields and low lying areas.
11 ft
Water spreads over agricultural fields and low lying areas with actual water depth in creek at about 6 feet.
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 14, 1996 | 18.16 ft | 1,850 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 18.16 ft | 1,850 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 18.1 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 18.1 ft | — |
| Jul 5, 1956 | 16.5699996948242 ft | 4,780 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sappa Creek near Oberlin?
The Sappa Creek near Oberlin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06845000) 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 Sappa Creek near Oberlin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sappa Creek near Oberlin is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sappa Creek rises?
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Where is the Sappa Creek near Oberlin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Decatur County, Kansas at coordinates 39.8128°N, 100.5339°W. USGS site number: 06845000. 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
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.