Kickapoo River at Steuben
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 9:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.30 ftSun, Sep 20, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 19.84 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 18.00 ftWater is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179.
- 15.00 ftThe town of Steuben experiences significant flooding.
- 13.00 ftBridge Street near the gage begins to flood and Highway 179 may be threatened.
- 12.50 ftWater reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge.
- 12.00 ftWater starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through September 25.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers. The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 30, 2018 | 19.84 ft |
| 2 | June 10, 2008 | 19.16 ft |
| 3 | July 3, 1978 | 18.00 ft |
| 4 | August 20, 2007 | 16.84 ft |
| 5 | September 24, 2016 | 16.14 ft |
| 6 | July 22, 2017 | 15.98 ft |
| 7 | September 18, 1992 | 14.38 ft |
| 8 | June 24, 2013 | 14.13 ft |
| 9 | June 2, 2000 | 13.99 ft |
| 10 | July 22, 1951 | 13.66 ft |
| 11 | August 17, 2010 | 13.40 ft |
| 12 | June 21, 1996 | 13.33 ft |
| 13 | July 6, 2026 | 13.08 ft |
| 14 | May 5, 1993 | 12.96 ft |
| 15 | April 8, 2026 | 12.96 ft |
| 16 | February 25, 1985 | 12.85 ft |
| 17 | June 20, 1984 | 12.85 ft |
| 18 | February 10, 1966 | 12.82 ft |
| 19 | May 26, 2004 | 12.80 ft |
| 20 | June 27, 2021 | 12.73 ft |
| 21 | August 25, 2016 | 12.65 ft |
| 22 | September 14, 2019 | 12.63 ft |
| 23 | March 27, 2011 | 12.51 ft |
| 24 | November 16, 1982 | 12.49 ft |
| 25 | April 15, 2001 | 12.48 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 6, 2026: 13.08 ft
- April 8, 2026: 12.96 ft
- June 27, 2021: 12.73 ft
- October 6, 2019: 12.45 ft
- September 24, 2019: 12.44 ft
- September 14, 2019: 12.63 ft
- August 30, 2018: 19.84 ft
- July 22, 2017: 15.98 ft
- September 24, 2016: 16.14 ft
- August 25, 2016: 12.65 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central 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.
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.