Gypsum Creek near Gypsum water level

Name: Gypsum Creek near Gypsum water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Gypsum Creek, Kansas, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

19.81ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 10.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Gypsum Creek near Gypsum is above normal at 19.81 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 19.80 ft and 19.89 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 36.60 ftJuly 4, 2019

Floating and fishing near Gypsum Creek near Gypsum

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

What happens at each level

34.50 ft: Hobbs Creek Road is under water by 3 feet between Gypsum Valley Road and Donmyer Road due to Gyspum Creek running out of its banks.
19.81 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	36.60 ft	July 4, 2019
2	34.95 ft	May 27, 2021
3	31.59 ft	April 5, 2017
4	31.20 ft	May 25, 2020
5	28.97 ft	August 13, 2024
6	22.65 ft	September 9, 2016
7	22.42 ft	August 20, 2018
8	20.13 ft	May 24, 2007
9	20.06 ft	October 31, 1979
10	19.78 ft	September 26, 1973

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 68° 50° 0.04 in Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 73° 57° 0.02 in Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 78° 58° – Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 77° 62° – Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 79° 64° – Wind 20 mph

25 Sun 74° 63° – Wind 18 mph

26 Mon 65° 49° 0.46 in Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Gypsum Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gypsum Creek at Oliver St, WichitaRiver gauge, Gypsum Creek	8.57 ft	No reference yet	±0	68 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	4.40 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	10 mi
Nf Cottonwood River near DurhamRiver gauge, Nf Cottonwood River	6.7 cfs	High	+0.3 cfs	13 mi
Smoky Hill River at LindsborgRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	7.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Smoky Hill River at New CambriaRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	5.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Mulberry Creek near SalinaRiver gauge, Mulberry Creek	3.82 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	20 mi
Solomon River at NilesRiver gauge, Solomon River	4.45 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	24 mi
Smoky Hill River at EnterpriseRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	7.39 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	26 mi
North Cottonwood River below Marion LakeRiver gauge, North Cottonwood River	4.95 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	26 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 Gypsum Creek near Gypsum today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 19.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Gypsum Creek near Gypsum rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gypsum Creek near Gypsum normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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

The highest level on record is 36.60 ft on July 4, 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:06870300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.62726, -97.42756 (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	19.81 ft	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Flow	10.5 cfs	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Gypsum Creek near Gypsum (usgs:06870300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/gypsum-creek-near-gypsum

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