Frenchman Creek at Palisade
Critical Stages
5.5' - Action
7' - Flood
8' - Moderate
9' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.93 ft
Flow: 0.0243 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.94 | 0.0244 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 2.94 | 0.0244 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 2.94 | 0.0244 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 2.92 | 0.0242 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.0243 |
9' -
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding along Frenchman Creek from Wauneta to Palisade. County roads and bridges on Frenchman Creek are flooded.
8' -
Moderate flood stage. Flooding begins between Wauneta and Palidade. Some areas of Palisade near Kotter Park will be flooded.
7' -
Flood stage. Agricultural areas along Frenchman Creek flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | 12.26 |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 8.81 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | 8.79 |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 8.71 |
| Jul 15, 1988 | 8.66 |
| May 30, 2007 | 8.62 |
| May 31, 1996 | 8.49 |
| Jul 31, 1962 | 8.18 |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 8.12 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | 7.94 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 7.89 |
| May 27, 2021 | 7.84 |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 7.8 |
| Jul 18, 2009 | 7.76 |
| Aug 4, 1992 | 7.74 |
| Jul 19, 1958 | 7.73 |
| May 24, 2008 | 7.67 |
| Jul 8, 1967 | 7.63 |
| Jun 16, 1984 | 7.55 |
| Jun 17, 1951 | 7.44 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.