Major Flood
23 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Flood waters flood the road going into the Highland Ridge Apartment complex and water nearing the actual buildings. In the Garden Way area downstream of Seth Childs Road, some apartment buildings are either taking on water, or completely surrounded by flood waters. In addition extensive road and parking lot flooding occurs in the Garden Way area.
22 ft
Water just overtops the retaining wall adjacent to the parking lot north of the Highland Ridge Apartments. The Garden Way area downstream of Seth Childs Road, the road is flooded in a couple of spots on Garden Way.
17 ft
The low spot in Anneberg Circle is flooded with water very close to the golf course clubhouse.
16 ft
Flood waters begin to reach North 1200 Road, commonly known as Wildcat Creek Road, just upstream of the Scenic Drive bridge.
14 ft
Flood waters reach Poliska Lane, just north of Fort Riley Boulevard.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2018 | 28.29 ft | — |
| May 8, 2019 | 20.1 ft | — |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 17.53 ft | 3,920 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive?
The Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06879810) 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 Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wildcat Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Riley County, Kansas at coordinates 39.1883°N, 96.6425°W. USGS site number: 06879810. 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.