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SwedenBluff Creek near Buttermilk water level
River gauge, Bluff Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.6 cfs
History
What this means
Bluff Creek near Buttermilk is running below normal at 4.70 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.70 ft and 5.05 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.76 ftMay 9, 2019
Floating and fishing near Bluff Creek near Buttermilk
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.76 ft | May 9, 2019 |
| 2 | 9.05 ft | August 30, 2004 |
| 3 | 8.74 ft | October 4, 2002 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron R near ButtermilkRiver gauge, Cimarron R | 1.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 0.3 mi |
| Cimarron River near BuffaloRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 15 mi |
| Crooked Creek near EnglewoodRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 2.36 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 40 mi |
| North Canadian River at WoodwardRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 2.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 42 mi |
| Cimarron River near WaynokaRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 5.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 49 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Bluff Creek near Buttermilk today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.70 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bluff Creek near Buttermilk rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bluff Creek near Buttermilk normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bluff Creek near Buttermilk?
The highest level on record is 13.76 ft on May 9, 2019.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07157940(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.03017, -99.47871(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 | 4.70 ft | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bluff Creek near Buttermilk (usgs:07157940). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/bluff-creek-near-buttermilk
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer