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Walnut Creek (KS) at Nekoma
Critical Stages
26' - Action
29' - Flood
31' - Moderate
33' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:15 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.41 ft
Flow: 0.0001 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 7.41 | 0.0001 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 7.42 | 0.0001 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 7.41 | 0.0001 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 7.41 | 0.0001 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 7.42 | 0.0001 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 7.42 | 0.0001 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 7.42 | 0.0001 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 7.43 | 0.0001 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 7.43 | 0.0001 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 7.43 | 0.0001 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 7.44 | 0.0001 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 7.44 | 0.0001 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 7.44 | 0.0001 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 7.45 | 0.0001 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 7.45 | 0.0001 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 7.45 | 0.0001 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 7.46 | 0.0001 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 7.46 | 0.0001 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 7.46 | 0.0001 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 7.47 | 0.0001 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 7.47 | 0.0001 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 7.47 | 0.0001 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 7.47 | 0.0001 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 7.47 | 0.0001 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 7.48 | 0.0001 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 7.48 | 0.0001 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 7.48 | 0.0001 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 7.48 | 0.0001 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 7.49 | 0.0001 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 7.49 | 0.0001 |
34' -
Expect near record to record flooding of five or more feet along Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line, as the creek moves several hundred feet out onto the floodplain. At 34.0 feet, the creek stage will equal the record set on 07/21/1993, when Walnut Creek rose to 34.0 feet. Overflow north of the Nekoma Bridge will be about 700 feet wide at a stage of 34 feet.
33' -
Expect major flooding of four or more feet along Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line, as the creek moves further out onto the floodplain.
32' -
Expect moderate flooding of three or more feet along the floodplain adjacent to Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line.
31' -
Expect moderate flooding of two or more feet along the floodplain immediately adjacent to Walnut Creek in Rush County from Nekoma, Kansas eastward to the Barton County line.
30' -
Many locations along Walnut Creek will be up to one foot over flood stage as the creek approaches 30 feet.
29' -
Expect minor flooding along Walnut Creek throughout Rush County. Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain three or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 29 feet.
28' -
Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain two or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 28 feet.
27' -
Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will contain one or more feet of water as Walnut Creek rises above 27 feet.
26' -
Bar ditches on the north-south road near the river gage will begin to fill with water as Walnut Creek rises above 26 feet.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1993 | 34 |
| May 24, 2019 | 28.59 |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 27.59 |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 25.46 |
| Jun 14, 1970 | 24.89 |
| Aug 19, 2006 | 24.71 |
| Aug 22, 2006 | 23.08 |
| May 17, 2021 | 22.75 |
| Apr 1, 1973 | 22.25 |
| Apr 14, 1987 | 22.07 |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 21.55 |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 21.12 |
| Jun 24, 1975 | 20.71 |
| Nov 17, 1996 | 20.4 |
| Jul 24, 1979 | 19.55 |
| Jul 29, 1971 | 19.25 |
| Jul 11, 1987 | 19.23 |
| May 25, 2011 | 19.14 |
| Jun 20, 1978 | 19.08 |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 19.05 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
