Major Flood
25.7 ft
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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
25 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Significant widening of the channel to near 4000 feet can be expected. Overflows will cover cultivated land with possible flood impacts in Albert.
25.7 ft
Significant widening of the channel to near 4000 feet can be expected. Overflows will cover cultivated land with possible flood impacts in Albert.
25 ft
Looking downstream, from 130 Avenue bridge, the road running parallel to Walnut Creek on the left bank begins to flood.
24 ft
Looking downstream, from 130 Avenue Bridge, the road that runs adjacent to Walnut Creek on the right bank begins to flood.
23 ft
Right bank overflow begins over agricultural land.
22.5 ft
Flooding of some agricultural lowlands begins especially on the left bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1959 | 25.75 ft | 12,700 cfs |
| Jul 25, 1993 | 25.14 ft | 3,000 cfs |
| May 26, 2019 | 25.09 ft | 2,530 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ALBK1
River
Walnut Creek (KS)
County
Barton, KS
Coordinates
38.4617°N, 99.0144°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (KS) at Albert?
The Walnut Creek (KS) at Albert gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07141900) 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) at Albert?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (KS) at Albert is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 25.7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek (KS) rises?
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Where is the Walnut Creek (KS) at Albert gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barton County, Kansas at coordinates 38.4617°N, 99.0144°W. USGS site number: 07141900. 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.