Major Flood
35 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
31 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Expect moderate flooding of four feet or more along the Walnut Creek near Alexander, KS. Bar ditches along the creek may be flooded with greater depths of water... Drive carefully!
32 ft
Prepare for inundations up to three feet along the Walnut Creek in the vicinity of Alexander, KS. Bar ditches near the creek may be flooded with greater depths of water... Drive carefully!
31 ft
Prepare for minor flooding up to two feet along the Walnut Creek in the vicinity of Alexander, KS. Bar ditches near the creek may be flooded with greater depths of water... Drive carefully!
29 ft
Expect minor backwater effects along roads crossing the Walnut Creek, especially in low lying bar-ditches adjacent to the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1996 | 21.19 ft | 3,070 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2001 | 20.39 ft | 1,810 cfs |
| Aug 21, 2006 | 16.16 ft | 1,190 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AERK1
River
Walnut Creek (KS)
County
Ness, KS
Coordinates
38.4647°N, 99.6222°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (KS) above Alexander 4W?
The Walnut Creek (KS) above Alexander 4W gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07141770) 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 Walnut Creek (KS) above Alexander 4W?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (KS) above Alexander 4W is 31 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek (KS) rises?
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Where is the Walnut Creek (KS) above Alexander 4W gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ness County, Kansas at coordinates 38.4647°N, 99.6222°W. USGS site number: 07141770. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.