Cow Creek (KS) at Lyons
Critical Stages
16' - Action
18' - Flood
22' - Moderate
24.7' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:30 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.19 ft
Flow: 0.0123 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.0123 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.0123 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.0123 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 4.19 | 0.0123 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 4.18 | 0.0121 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 4.18 | 0.0121 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 4.18 | 0.0121 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 4.18 | 0.0121 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 4.18 | 0.0121 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 4.17 | 0.0119 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 4.17 | 0.0119 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 4.17 | 0.0119 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 4.17 | 0.0119 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 4.17 | 0.0119 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 4.17 | 0.0119 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 4.16 | 0.0117 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 4.16 | 0.0117 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 4.15 | 0.0115 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 4.16 | 0.0117 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 4.16 | 0.0117 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 4.16 | 0.0117 |
25' -
Major and widespread flooding south of Lyons occurs. The gage site and surrounding area may be entirely under water. Expect flooding of the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks and the county roads in this area.
24.7' -
Widespread flooding of agricultural land and some county roads can be expected. The railroad bridge where the gage is located just 1 mile southeast of Avenue O and K96, will begin to flood. The railroad bridge may cause some restriction of flow of the Cow Creek and cause water to back up into the lands upstream in the vicinity of Highway 14.
22' -
Extensive flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land will occur. The Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks flood near Lyons.
20' -
The few residentail homes along Highway 14 just south of Avenue O may take on 2 ft of water. Some low spots on Highway 14 may become flooded.
18.8' -
The county road that is 1000 feet south of gaging site along the right bank begins to flood.
18.5' -
Flooding begins around the highway 14 river bridge, located just south of Avenu O. Or 0.7 miles upstream from the gage site.
18' -
Some flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land agricultural areas occurs, especially along the right bank. Possible flooding of county roads 6 miles southeast of Lyons may take place on sections of 20th Road and on 22nd Road.
17.5' -
Possible flooding of low-lying roads 6 miles southeast of Lyons along county roads affecting 20th Road between Avenue R and Avenue S and on 22nd Road between Avenue Q and Avenue V. Expect possible road closures at these sites. Flooding depends on other surrounding tributary creeks running full.
17' -
The banks begin to overflow at the gage site. Some minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas is likely and some blacktop county roads southeast of Lyons will take on areas of water to a depth less than 10 inches.
15' -
The right bank begins to overflow but is only in low areas near the gage. Some minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas is likely.
14.5' -
Overflows occur and flow through culverts that are located both north and south of the gage.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1929 | 22.75 |
| Oct 20, 1941 | 20.49 |
| Sep 26, 1973 | 20.38 |
| May 7, 2007 | 20.35 |
| Aug 1, 1950 | 19.95 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 19.82 |
| Apr 22, 1974 | 19.60000038147 |
| May 9, 2019 | 19.45 |
| May 25, 2007 | 19.29 |
| Sep 3, 1941 | 19.27000045776 |
| Aug 16, 1950 | 19.20000076294 |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 19.09 |
| Jul 13, 1951 | 19.04999923706 |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 19.04 |
| Dec 7, 1973 | 19 |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 18.91 |
| Jul 16, 1948 | 18.79999923706 |
| Jul 14, 1951 | 18.78000068664 |
| Apr 1, 1973 | 18.75 |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 18.75 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
