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SwedenSlate Creek at Wellington water level
River gauge, Slate Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Slate Creek at Wellington: the latest reading is 4.51 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.01 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.51 ft above typical. It is 14.49 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.04 ft, a difference of +0.47 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.86 ft – 10.07 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.01 ft0.51 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.60 ft – 4.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.04 ft+0.47 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.86 ft – 10.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.40 ft – 23.28 ft
- Highest on record
- 26.06 ftMay 8, 2019
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 25.70 ft
- Water begins to flow across Highway 81 just to the north of the river bridge located south of town. Cropland and field flooding will be more expansive. The creek will swell to around 3/4 of a mile wide in areas. Slate Creek flood waters will pour over the Kansas Turnpike and inundate about a quarter mile of the road around 4 miles south of the Wellington exit.
- 23.50 ft
- Expect extensive cropland and field flooding along the creek.
- 20.00 ft
- Flood waters cover several low lying spots along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike.
- 19.00 ft
- Flood waters begin to over flow the banks. Minor low land flooding can be expected along the creek.
- 4.51 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: > 95 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.06 ft | May 8, 2019 |
| 2 | 25.82 ft | June 17, 1975 |
| 3 | 24.79 ft | June 21, 2026 |
| 4 | 24.56 ft | June 26, 2026 |
| 5 | 24.44 ft | June 18, 2025 |
| 6 | 24.28 ft | September 13, 2008 |
| 7 | 23.80 ft | April 27, 2009 |
| 8 | 23.80 ft | July 2, 1976 |
| 9 | 23.70 ft | November 1, 1998 |
| 10 | 23.50 ft | April 1, 1983 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas R on Highway 160 at OxfordRiver gauge, Arkansas R on Highway 160 | 7.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 13 mi |
| Chikaskia River near CorbinRiver gauge, Chikaskia River | 2.89 ft | High | −0.14 ft | 14 mi |
| Ninnescah River near PeckRiver gauge, Ninnescah River | 2.79 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 14 mi |
| Arkansas River at MulvaneRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Arkansas River at DerbyRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 0.71 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 22 mi |
| Walnut River at WinfieldRiver gauge, Walnut River | 1.06 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 23 mi |
| Walnut River at Arkansas CityRiver gauge, Walnut River | 3.43 ft | Normal | −0.21 ft | 25 mi |
| Arkansas River at Arkansas CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 3.80 ft | Low | −0.20 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Slate Creek at Wellington higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.47 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.04 ft.
What is flood stage for Slate Creek at Wellington?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 14.49 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Slate Creek at Wellington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.60 ft and 4.51 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 Slate Creek at Wellington today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.51 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Slate Creek at Wellington rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.43 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Slate Creek at Wellington normal?
High 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:07145700(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.24947, -97.40366(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 | 4.51 ft | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Slate Creek at Wellington (usgs:07145700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/slate-creek-at-wellington
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