Major Flood
33 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Expect near record to record flooding of five or more feet along Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line, as the creek moves several hundred feet out onto the floodplain. At 34.0 feet, the creek stage will equal the record set on 07/21/1993, when Walnut Creek rose to 34.0 feet. Overflow north of the Nekoma Bridge will be about 700 feet wide at a stage of 34 feet.
33 ft
Expect major flooding of four or more feet along Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line, as the creek moves further out onto the floodplain.
32 ft
Expect moderate flooding of three or more feet along the floodplain adjacent to Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line.
31 ft
Expect moderate flooding of two or more feet along the floodplain immediately adjacent to Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line.
30 ft
Many locations along Walnut Creek will be up to one foot over flood stage as the creek approaches 30 feet.
29 ft
Expect minor flooding along Walnut Creek throughout Rush County. Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain three or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 29 feet.
28 ft
Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain two or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 28 feet.
27 ft
Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain one or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 27 feet.
26 ft
Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will begin to fill with water as Walnut Creek rises above 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1993 | 34 ft | 5,790 cfs |
| May 24, 2019 | 28.59 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 27.59 ft | 2,760 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCNK1
River
Walnut Creek (KS)
County
Rush, KS
Coordinates
38.4772°N, 99.4378°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (KS) at Nekoma?
The Walnut Creek (KS) at Nekoma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07141780) 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 Nekoma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (KS) at Nekoma is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek (KS) rises?
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Where is the Walnut Creek (KS) at Nekoma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rush County, Kansas at coordinates 38.4772°N, 99.4378°W. USGS site number: 07141780. 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.