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Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville water level

River gauge, Rattlesnake Creek, Kansas, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.89ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 11.02 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

2.53.03.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.53.03.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
2.02.53.03.5ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 202.02.53.03.5ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
24ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202624ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville is at 2.89 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.95 ft, based on 35 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.06 ft below typical. It is 6.11 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.96 ft, a difference of −0.07 ft.

It has risen 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 6.11 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.62 ft and 2.94 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.95 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.27 ft – 3.54 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
Same day last year
2.96 ft−0.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.62 ft – 2.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.62 ft – 5.66 ft
Highest on record
11.02 ftSeptember 26, 1973

Floating and fishing near Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 6.11 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft
Water begins to flow over the Dillwyn Road Bridge at the Macksville 8SE river gage on Rattlesnake Creek.
12.80 ft
Flooding reaches the bottom of the bridge.
12.00 ft
Expect record flooding of 3 feet or more along the Rattlesnake Creek from Gary Creek to the confluence of the Wild Horse Creek as floodwaters move broadly over the floodplain downstream. Most roads near the creek will be impassible... Possibly sections may be washed out.
11.00 ft
Flood depths of 2 feet or more will be common as the Rattlesnake Creek moves farther out onto the floodplain between Gary Creek and the Wild Horse Creek. Low-lying bridges will be threatened with overtopping at a stage of 11 feet.
10.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of 1 feet or more as the Rattlesnake Creek charges further out onto the floodplain from Gary Creek to the confluence of the Wild Horse Creek. Many unpaved roads near the Rattlesnake Creek will be impassible. Water levels will approach the bottoms of low-lying bridges along the Rattlesnake Creek.
9.00 ft
At a stage of nine feet, expect minor flooding along both banks of Rattlesnake Creek from the confluence of Gary Creek to the Wild Horse Creek as the Rattlesnake Creek spills out of its banks onto the adjacent floodplain. Travel near Rattlesnake Creek is strongly discouraged... Sections of unpaved sand roads may become impassible.
8.00 ft
At a stage of 8 feet, the low banks along the Rattlsnake Creek from Gary Creek to Wild Horse Creek will begin to flood. Unpaved sandy roads immediately adjacent to Rattlesnake Creek may become soft due to underflow, and isolated road sections may become too wet to traverse. Drive with caution.
2.89 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: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
111.02 ftSeptember 26, 1973
210.02 ftJuly 16, 1993
39.71 ftMay 24, 1977
49.70 ftJune 30, 1951
59.70 ftJune 25, 1975
69.64 ftApril 1, 1973
79.60 ftSeptember 3, 1963
89.55 ftJune 29, 1975
99.45 ftMarch 12, 1973
109.37 ftMay 23, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Rattlesnake Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Rattlesnake Creek near ZenithRiver gauge, Rattlesnake Creek 11.74 ft Normal ±0 24 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sf Ninnescah River near PrattRiver gauge, Sf Ninnescah River 2.73 ft High ±0 18 mi
Arkansas River near LarnedRiver gauge, Arkansas River 3.95 ft Normal −0.02 ft 24 mi
Arkansas River at Great BendRiver gauge, Arkansas River 0.64 ft Low −0.01 ft 34 mi
Pawnee River at RozelRiver gauge, Pawnee River 7.18 ft Normal −0.02 ft 37 mi
Cheyenne Bottoms Dv near Great BendRiver gauge, Cheyenne Bottoms Dv 0.8 cfs Normal −0.8 cfs 40 mi
Walnut Creek at AlbertRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 2.41 ft Low −0.18 ft 41 mi
Cow Creek near LyonsRiver gauge, Cow Creek 3.67 ft Very low +0.07 ft 48 mi

Questions and answers

Is Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville higher than last year?

No, it is 0.07 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.96 ft.

What is flood stage for Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.11 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.95 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.27 ft and 3.54 ft, based on 35 years of records.

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 Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07142300 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.87154, -98.87581 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.89 ft 2026-10-20 20:00 Provisional
Flow 0.0 cfs 2026-10-20 20:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rattlesnake Creek near Macksville (usgs:07142300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/rattlesnake-creek-near-macksville

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