Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 10:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Record crest
- 32.66 ft1982
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 31.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 29.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 31.00 ftFlooding of homes in Rossville north of the railroad tracks continues.
- 29.00 ftPine and Pottawatomie Streets near the creek flood. Homes will be threatened by flood waters in Rossville north of the railroad tracks.
- 28.40 ftFlood waters reach the low steel of the railroad bridge over Cross Creek. Flood waters begin to impact areas on the north side of Rossville.
- 25.00 ftMinor flooding along the creek occurs.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
30 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 9, 1982 | 32.66 ft |
| 2 | October 11, 1973 | 32.00 ft |
| 3 | October 2, 2005 | 31.40 ft |
| 4 | May 28, 1987 | 30.90 ft |
| 5 | September 13, 1977 | 30.00 ft |
| 6 | June 5, 2015 | 29.97 ft |
| 7 | March 18, 1987 | 29.77 ft |
| 8 | May 7, 2007 | 27.45 ft |
| 9 | May 24, 1995 | 27.35 ft |
| 10 | May 28, 1995 | 27.00 ft |
| 11 | May 13, 1995 | 26.89 ft |
| 12 | June 23, 2019 | 26.75 ft |
| 13 | July 18, 1993 | 26.25 ft |
| 14 | April 27, 2009 | 26.12 ft |
| 15 | July 10, 1993 | 26.09 ft |
| 16 | May 27, 2016 | 25.65 ft |
| 17 | June 5, 2005 | 25.53 ft |
| 18 | June 2, 2011 | 25.48 ft |
| 19 | July 26, 1993 | 25.13 ft |
| 20 | March 30, 1980 | 25.10 ft |
| 21 | July 22, 1993 | 25.08 ft |
| 22 | April 30, 1984 | 25.00 ft |
| 23 | May 17, 1986 | 24.47 ft |
| 24 | October 10, 1985 | 24.44 ft |
| 25 | May 31, 2022 | 23.58 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 31, 2023: 15.23 ft
- May 31, 2022: 23.58 ft
- March 27, 2021: 17.56 ft
- July 15, 2020: 16.61 ft
- June 23, 2019: 26.75 ft
- May 27, 2016: 25.65 ft
- June 5, 2015: 29.97 ft
- June 2, 2011: 25.48 ft
- April 27, 2009: 26.12 ft
- May 7, 2007: 27.45 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. 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.