Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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.
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Water near base of bridge. Standing water along low lying areas of road adjacent to Kearney Lane. Water over low areas along right bank of Highway 87 downstream of gage.
6.05 ft
Record stage and flow---3,410 cfs (6/15/1963).
6 ft
Water over low lying areas along road near bridge.
5.5 ft
Flood stage. Water beginning to encroach low lying areas along road near bridge.
4.5 ft
Bankfull Stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1963 | 6.05 ft | 3,410 cfs |
| May 28, 2018 | 5.71 ft | 2,250 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1997 | 5.45 ft | 1,870 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Piney Creek at Kearney?
The Piney Creek at Kearney gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06323000) 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 Piney Creek at Kearney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Piney Creek at Kearney is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Piney Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Piney Creek at Kearney 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 Piney Creek at Kearney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.5358°N, 106.8225°W. USGS site number: 06323000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey