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Ninnescah River near Peck water level

River gauge, Ninnescah River, Kansas, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.84ft Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
264 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 26.40 ft Minor floodstage 17.00 ft

History

51015ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19Minor flood stage51015ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19Minor flood stage
51015ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19Minor flood stage51015ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Low water at Ninnescah River near Peck: the gauge reads 2.84 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.49 ft below the median of 3.33 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. It is 14.16 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.07 ft (−0.23 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.97 ft – 9.79 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.33 ft0.49 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.56 ft – 4.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Same day last year
3.07 ft−0.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.97 ft – 9.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.86 ft – 19.63 ft
Highest on record
26.40 ftJune 9, 1923

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 17.00 ft.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft
Flood waters reach the river bridge. Widespread flooding of agricultural areas and county roads near the river can be expected. The homestead that is southwest of the river bridge may become inundated.
25.00 ft
Overflows begin on the south bank with flooding of bottom lands and agricultural areas occurring. A homestead's utility buildings located near the upstream south bank by river bridge may become inundated.
21.00 ft
The north approach of the river bridge is flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along the north bank.
18.00 ft
Water flows over 103rd Street about 2 miles west of Clearwater. Flooding is about 2 feet deep in that area. South of Clearwater the river expands to about 1/2 mile on the south bank. Expect many county roads near the river to be flooded.
17.00 ft
The left bank overflows with minor low land flooding.
12.00 ft
Minor low land ponding occurs at this level.
2.84 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: 24 %.

RankLevelDate
126.40 ftJune 9, 1923
222.99 ftSeptember 10, 2016
321.85 ftMay 17, 1957
421.44 ftNovember 1, 1998
521.33 ftOctober 11, 1985
621.09 ftOctober 10, 2018
720.95 ftJune 27, 2026
820.88 ftJune 17, 1975
920.73 ftMay 17, 1951
1020.58 ftApril 23, 1944

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Arkansas River at MulvaneRiver gauge, Arkansas River 5.62 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 9 mi
Arkansas River at DerbyRiver gauge, Arkansas River 0.79 ft Very low −0.01 ft 10 mi
Arkansas River at WichitaRiver gauge, Arkansas River 2.72 ft Low −0.02 ft 14 mi
Slate Creek at WellingtonRiver gauge, Slate Creek 4.58 ft High −0.14 ft 14 mi
Cowskin Creek at Kellogg St, WichitaRiver gauge, Cowskin Creek 3.8 cfs Normal −0.9 cfs 15 mi
Calfskin Creek at 119th St, WichitaRiver gauge, Calfskin Creek 0.3 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 15 mi
Cowskin Creek at 119th St at WichitaRiver gauge, Cowskin Creek 6.74 ft Low −0.15 ft 17 mi
Arkansas R on Highway 160 at OxfordRiver gauge, Arkansas R on Highway 160 7.85 ft Below flood stage −0.20 ft 19 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ninnescah River near Peck compare with last year?

It is 0.23 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.07 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ninnescah River near Peck?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.16 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ninnescah River near Peck in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.33 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.56 ft and 4.94 ft, based on 36 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 Ninnescah River near Peck today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.84 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ninnescah River near Peck rising or falling?

Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ninnescah River near Peck normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 36 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:07145500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.45696, -97.42356 (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 2.84 ft 2026-10-19 12:00 Provisional
Flow 264 cfs 2026-10-19 12:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ninnescah River near Peck (usgs:07145500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/ninnescah-river-near-peck

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