Rivers in Kansas
Slate Creek (KS) at Wellington
Below flood stage
3.87ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 26.06 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 23.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 25.70 ftWater begins to flow across Highway 81 just to the north of the river bridge located south of town. Cropland and field flooding will be more expansive. The creek will swell to around 3/4 of a mile wide in areas. Slate Creek flood waters will pour over the Kansas Turnpike and inundate about a quarter mile of the road around 4 miles south of the Wellington exit.
- 23.50 ftExpect extensive cropland and field flooding along the creek.
- 20.00 ftFlood waters cover several low lying spots along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike.
- 19.00 ftFlood waters begin to over flow the banks. Minor low land flooding can be expected along the creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 23% |
| Moderate flooding | 15% |
| Major flooding | 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
130 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8, 2019 | 26.06 ft |
| 2 | June 17, 1975 | 25.82 ft |
| 3 | June 21, 2026 | 24.79 ft |
| 4 | June 26, 2026 | 24.56 ft |
| 5 | June 18, 2025 | 24.44 ft |
| 6 | September 13, 2008 | 24.28 ft |
| 7 | April 27, 2009 | 23.80 ft |
| 8 | July 2, 1976 | 23.80 ft |
| 9 | November 1, 1998 | 23.70 ft |
| 10 | April 1, 1983 | 23.50 ft |
| 11 | November 15, 1964 | 23.44 ft |
| 12 | June 18, 1982 | 23.32 ft |
| 13 | September 10, 2016 | 22.99 ft |
| 14 | June 30, 2007 | 22.92 ft |
| 15 | May 21, 2019 | 22.91 ft |
| 16 | October 11, 1973 | 22.82 ft |
| 17 | October 10, 1985 | 22.74 ft |
| 18 | July 5, 2005 | 22.70 ft |
| 19 | June 9, 1995 | 22.65 ft |
| 20 | May 10, 1993 | 22.56 ft |
| 21 | May 14, 2004 | 22.39 ft |
| 22 | May 27, 2008 | 22.37 ft |
| 23 | September 27, 1973 | 22.28 ft |
| 24 | March 11, 1973 | 22.28 ft |
| 25 | May 27, 2019 | 22.27 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 26, 2026: 24.56 ft
- June 21, 2026: 24.79 ft
- June 19, 2026: 18.59 ft
- September 23, 2025: 21.86 ft
- August 28, 2025: 21.43 ft
- July 31, 2025: 17.53 ft
- July 17, 2025: 21.86 ft
- June 18, 2025: 24.44 ft
- June 7, 2025: 21.63 ft
- June 4, 2025: 19.98 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. 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.