Lyon Creek near Junction City
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 39.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 35.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 19.00 ft |
- 42.78 ftThe north end of the Highway 77 bridge floods.
- 38.71 ftIntersecton of Highway 77 and Lyon Creek Road floods.
- 26.30 ftFarm field north of the creek and west of Highway 77 floods.
- 23.63 ftThe south bank of the creek floods near Highway 77.
- 21.00 ftThe north bank of the creek floods near the Highway 77 bridge.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| 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
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 2004.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9, 2019 | 28.17 ft |
| 2 | May 22, 2019 | 23.42 ft |
| 3 | December 14, 2015 | 22.62 ft |
| 4 | May 28, 2016 | 21.60 ft |
| 5 | May 27, 2021 | 20.83 ft |
| 6 | July 24, 2004 | 20.22 ft |
| 7 | March 30, 2017 | 19.75 ft |
| 8 | August 13, 2022 | 17.61 ft |
| 9 | May 25, 2020 | 16.91 ft |
| 10 | September 3, 2018 | 13.69 ft |
| 11 | August 25, 2012 | 11.36 ft |
| 12 | November 6, 2022 | 7.69 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 6, 2022: 7.69 ft
- August 13, 2022: 17.61 ft
- May 27, 2021: 20.83 ft
- May 25, 2020: 16.91 ft
- May 22, 2019: 23.42 ft
- May 9, 2019: 28.17 ft
- September 3, 2018: 13.69 ft
- March 30, 2017: 19.75 ft
- May 28, 2016: 21.60 ft
- December 14, 2015: 22.62 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. Due to bridge replacement, this gauge is temporarily unavailable. 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.
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.