Mud Creek (KS) at Abilene

1. 27.70 ftFlood waters overtop the 14th Street or Old Highway 40 bridge over the Mud Creek.
2. 21.80 ftField north of 14th Street or Old Highway 40, on the east side of Mud Creek floods.
3. 15.50 ftFarm fields on the east bank of Mud Creek near 14th Street Floods.
4. 15.00 ftMinor flooding occurs along Mud Creek north of Old Highway 40.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.

Most recent crests

• August 2, 2013: 19.00 ft
• January 22, 2010: 11.21 ft
• September 22, 2009: 10.93 ft
• May 24, 2007: 19.50 ft
• May 7, 2007: 17.00 ft
• June 6, 2001: 11.85 ft
• May 23, 1999: 17.80 ft
• November 4, 1998: 17.73 ft
• May 23, 1995: 10.00 ft
• May 17, 1995: 14.00 ft

• Smoky Hill River at Abilene
• Mud Creek (KS) at Talmage
• Smoky Hill River at Enterprise
• Chapman Creek at Chapman
• Solomon River at Niles
• Smoky Hill River at New Cambria
• Lyon Creek at Junction City
• Smoky Hill River at Junction City

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, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.