Major Flood
40 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
23.5 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Road H, just south of the Turkey Creek begins to flood.
27 ft
The home on the west side of Road H, just south of the creek is threatened by flood waters.
25 ft
The home about 100 feet north of the creek on the west side of the road is threatened by flood waters.
23.5 ft
Flood waters overspread cultivated fields from near St. Benedict to the Nebraska state line.
21 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the Turkey Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1949 | 25.17 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1973 | 24.77 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1965 | 24.7 ft | 20,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SNCK1
River
Turkey Creek (KS)
County
Nemaha, KS
Coordinates
39.9478°N, 96.1083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turkey Creek (KS) near Seneca?
The Turkey Creek (KS) near Seneca gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06814000) 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 Turkey Creek (KS) near Seneca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey Creek (KS) near Seneca is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23.5 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turkey Creek (KS) rises?
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Where is the Turkey Creek (KS) near Seneca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nemaha County, Kansas at coordinates 39.9478°N, 96.1083°W. USGS site number: 06814000. 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.