Flint Creek near Kansas water level

Name: Flint Creek near Kansas water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Flint Creek, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.02ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT (45 min ago)

Flow: 28.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Flint Creek near Kansas, where the gauge shows 6.02 ft.

It is 4.98 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM. The 30-day range is 6.02 ft – 6.11 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.42 ftJune 8, 1974
Forecast peak: 6.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: devastating flooding occurs from Fidlers Bend to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds are severely flooded. Much of the Fidlers Bend area is flooded for a prolonged period. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
15.00 ft: severe flooding occurs from Fidlers Bend to Chewey Bridge. Farmland and permanent campgrounds are affected. Several cabins in the Fidlers Bend area are flooded or isolated for prolonged periods. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
13.00 ft: moderate flooding occurs from Fidlers Bend to Chewey Bridge. Floating the Illinois River is unsafe. Permanent campgrounds and a few cabins may become isolated by high water.
11.00 ft: minor flooding occurs from Fidlers Bend to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds and farmlands are affected. Turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
8.00 ft: Flint Creek threatens individual campsites and becomes dangerous for recreational floating.
6.02 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 11 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.42 ft	June 8, 1974
2	18.31 ft	April 29, 2017
3	17.32 ft	November 24, 1973
4	16.04 ft	December 27, 2015
5	15.66 ft	August 14, 1961
6	14.20 ft	January 29, 1969
7	14.13 ft	December 27, 2015
8	13.95 ft	May 3, 1990
9	13.70 ft	November 4, 1974
10	13.60 ft	June 21, 2000

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on Flint Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint Creek at SpringtownRiver gauge, Flint Creek	2.7 cfs	Very low	−0.2 cfs	16 mi
Flint Creek near West Siloam SpringsRiver gauge, Flint Creek	3.8 cfs	Very low	−0.8 cfs	6.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sager Creek near West Siloam SpringsRiver gauge, Sager Creek	7.8 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	5.8 mi
Illinois River at CheweyRiver gauge, Illinois River	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	7 mi
Illinois River near WattsRiver gauge, Illinois River	2.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	8 mi
Lake Frances at Pump Station near WattsLake, Lake Frances	910.70 ft	Very high	−0.14 ft	9 mi
Spavinaw Creek near ColcordRiver gauge, Spavinaw Creek	41.9 cfs	Normal	+1.4 cfs	9 mi
Spavinaw Creek near SycamoreRiver gauge, Spavinaw Creek	29.5 cfs	Normal	+0.9 cfs	11 mi
Illinois River at Hwy. 16 near Siloam Springs ARRiver gauge, Illinois River	254 cfs	Normal	−9.0 cfs	12 mi
Beaty Creek near JayRiver gauge, Beaty Creek	9.9 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	12 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Flint Creek near Kansas?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 4.98 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Flint Creek near Kansas today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT, the water level was 6.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Flint Creek near Kansas rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Flint Creek near Kansas normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Flint Creek near Kansas?

The highest level on record is 19.42 ft on June 8, 1974.

Is Flint Creek near Kansas expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07196000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.18647, -94.70689 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	6.02 ft	2026-10-19 09:30	Provisional
Flow	28.1 cfs	2026-10-19 09:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Flint Creek near Kansas (usgs:07196000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/flint-creek-near-kansas

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