Wakenda Creek at Carrollton
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.21 ft2021
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 23.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the Highway 65 bridge.
- 21.10 ftWater overtops the South Main Street bridge.
- 20.70 ftWakenda Creek begins to flood the first floors of businesses along South Main Street in Carrollton.
- 19.80 ftSouth Main Street along with Stonewall Street and Wabash Road on the south side of Carrollton are overtopped by flood waters. Flood waters also threaten businesses in low-lying areas near the creek.
- 19.10 ftWater reaches the bottom of the South Main Street bridge over Wakenda Creek.
- 16.00 ftFlooding of low-lying undeveloped areas along the creek begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28% |
| Moderate flooding | 17% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
82 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26, 2021 | 22.21 ft |
| 2 | August 2, 2016 | 20.95 ft |
| 3 | June 24, 2019 | 20.55 ft |
| 4 | September 14, 2008 | 20.54 ft |
| 5 | June 5, 2020 | 20.53 ft |
| 6 | April 19, 2013 | 20.34 ft |
| 7 | April 29, 2024 | 20.16 ft |
| 8 | May 22, 2019 | 20.09 ft |
| 9 | June 28, 2011 | 20.02 ft |
| 10 | June 5, 2019 | 19.76 ft |
| 11 | May 2, 2019 | 19.65 ft |
| 12 | May 26, 2019 | 19.55 ft |
| 13 | March 11, 2013 | 19.49 ft |
| 14 | June 5, 2015 | 19.48 ft |
| 15 | May 17, 2009 | 19.41 ft |
| 16 | April 28, 2026 | 19.36 ft |
| 17 | June 1, 2013 | 19.33 ft |
| 18 | March 1, 2011 | 19.28 ft |
| 19 | April 6, 2017 | 19.25 ft |
| 20 | September 2, 2018 | 19.00 ft |
| 21 | December 15, 2015 | 18.85 ft |
| 22 | September 23, 2010 | 18.77 ft |
| 23 | May 1, 2017 | 18.76 ft |
| 24 | May 30, 2020 | 18.75 ft |
| 25 | August 18, 2009 | 18.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 28, 2026: 19.36 ft
- April 3, 2026: 17.16 ft
- March 12, 2026: 16.65 ft
- July 26, 2025: 18.48 ft
- May 3, 2024: 16.00 ft
- April 29, 2024: 20.16 ft
- April 27, 2024: 16.16 ft
- March 15, 2024: 17.46 ft
- June 1, 2022: 16.21 ft
- June 26, 2021: 22.21 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice. 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. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.