River stage
Walnut Creek (KS)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Walnut Creek (KS) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Walnut Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Walnut Creek is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Walnut Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Albert, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Walnut Creek (AL) different river, same name
- Walnut Creek (IA) different river, same name
- Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX) different river, same name
- Big Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Saline River (KS) 5 gauges
- Cow Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Salt Creek (KS) 1 gauge
- Arkansas River 41 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Walnut Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Walnut Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Walnut Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Albert is at 2.99 ft; Nekoma is at 6.68 ft.
Where is the Walnut Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Walnut Creek in Kansas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.