Rivers in Kansas
Walnut Creek (KS) at Nekoma
Below flood stage
6.55ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 29.00 ft
- Record crest
- 34.00 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 33.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 31.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 29.00 ft |
| Action | 26.00 ft |
- 34.00 ftExpect near record to record flooding of five or more feet along Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line, as the creek moves several hundred feet out onto the floodplain. At 34.0 feet, the creek stage will equal the record set on 07/21/1993, when Walnut Creek rose to 34.0 feet. Overflow north of the Nekoma Bridge will be about 700 feet wide at a stage of 34 feet.
- 33.00 ftExpect major flooding of four or more feet along Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line, as the creek moves further out onto the floodplain.
- 32.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of three or more feet along the floodplain adjacent to Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line.
- 31.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of two or more feet along the floodplain immediately adjacent to Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line.
- 30.00 ftMany locations along Walnut Creek will be up to one foot over flood stage as the creek approaches 30 feet.
- 29.00 ftExpect minor flooding along Walnut Creek throughout Rush County. Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain three or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 29 feet.
- 28.00 ftBar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain two or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 28 feet.
- 27.00 ftBar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain one or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 27 feet.
- 26.00 ftBar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will begin to fill with water as Walnut Creek rises above 26 feet.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17% |
| Moderate flooding | 15% |
| Major flooding | 9% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
50 crests on NOAA’s list since 1970.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 21, 1993 | 34.00 ft |
| 2 | May 24, 2019 | 28.59 ft |
| 3 | June 9, 2001 | 27.59 ft |
| 4 | June 1, 1996 | 25.46 ft |
| 5 | June 14, 1970 | 24.89 ft |
| 6 | August 19, 2006 | 24.71 ft |
| 7 | August 22, 2006 | 23.08 ft |
| 8 | May 17, 2021 | 22.75 ft |
| 9 | April 1, 1973 | 22.25 ft |
| 10 | April 14, 1987 | 22.07 ft |
| 11 | August 4, 1999 | 21.55 ft |
| 12 | July 31, 1998 | 21.12 ft |
| 13 | June 24, 1975 | 20.71 ft |
| 14 | November 17, 1996 | 20.40 ft |
| 15 | July 24, 1979 | 19.55 ft |
| 16 | July 29, 1971 | 19.25 ft |
| 17 | July 11, 1987 | 19.23 ft |
| 18 | May 25, 2011 | 19.14 ft |
| 19 | June 20, 1978 | 19.08 ft |
| 20 | June 29, 2014 | 19.05 ft |
| 21 | May 29, 1995 | 18.87 ft |
| 22 | July 26, 1992 | 18.42 ft |
| 23 | July 3, 2004 | 18.10 ft |
| 24 | June 19, 1970 | 17.97 ft |
| 25 | March 11, 1973 | 17.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 17, 2021: 22.75 ft
- May 24, 2019: 28.59 ft
- June 29, 2014: 19.05 ft
- May 25, 2011: 19.14 ft
- August 22, 2006: 23.08 ft
- August 19, 2006: 24.71 ft
- July 3, 2004: 18.10 ft
- March 22, 2003: 7.19 ft
- July 29, 2002: 8.77 ft
- June 9, 2001: 27.59 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.