Rivers in Kansas
Big Creek near Hays
Below flood stage
4.32ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 3:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 26.00 ft
- Record crest
- 21.93 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 32.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 29.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 26.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 32.00 ftPrepare for major right bank (south side) flooding of 6 feet or more along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor.
- 29.00 ftPrepare for moderate right bank (south side) flooding of three feet or more along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor. Move livestock away from Big Creek to higher ground. At a stage of 29 feet, the city of Hays is not directly threatened by flooding from Big Creek.
- 27.00 ftPrepare for minor right bank (south side) overflows of 1 foot or more along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor. For safety, move livestock away from the main creek channel. At a stage of 27 feet, the city of Hays is not directly threatened by flooding from Big Creek.
- 26.00 ftPrepare for minor right bank (south side) overflows along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor. For safety, move livestock away from the main creek channel. At a stage of 26 feet, the city of Hays is not directly threatened by flooding from Big Creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1999.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 25, 2019 | 21.93 ft |
| 2 | May 31, 2018 | 21.59 ft |
| 3 | September 5, 2016 | 21.31 ft |
| 4 | August 3, 1999 | 19.67 ft |
| 5 | July 6, 2018 | 19.11 ft |
| 6 | September 11, 2003 | 18.90 ft |
| 7 | May 26, 2021 | 18.03 ft |
| 8 | September 19, 2001 | 15.31 ft |
| 9 | July 21, 2000 | 9.13 ft |
| 10 | August 13, 2002 | 8.93 ft |
| 11 | June 12, 2006 | 7.48 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 26, 2021: 18.03 ft
- August 25, 2019: 21.93 ft
- July 6, 2018: 19.11 ft
- May 31, 2018: 21.59 ft
- September 5, 2016: 21.31 ft
- June 12, 2006: 7.48 ft
- September 11, 2003: 18.90 ft
- August 13, 2002: 8.93 ft
- September 19, 2001: 15.31 ft
- July 21, 2000: 9.13 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 during winter months. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
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.