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SwedenSoldier Creek near Delia water level
River gauge, Soldier Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 32.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Soldier Creek near Delia, where the gauge shows 5.62 ft.
The median for mid-October is 6.55 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.93 ft below typical. It is 20.38 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.06 ft, a difference of +0.56 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.48 ft – 16.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.55 ft0.93 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.92 ft – 8.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.06 ft+0.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.48 ft – 16.74 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.88 ft – 16.74 ft
- Highest on record
- 33.00 ftOctober 2, 2005
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 26.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 29.80 ft
- 106th Road bridge floods.
- 29.50 ft
- First floor of house located just to the east of Soldier Creek floods.
- 28.70 ft
- 106th Road floods about 250 feet east of Soldier Creek in southern Jackson County.
- 28.30 ft
- Flood waters reach low steel of 106th Road bridge over Soldier Creek.
- 26.50 ft
- 106th Road in southern Jackson County floods about 200 feet west of Soldier Creek.
- 26.00 ft
- Low lying areas and farm fields along the creek flood.
- 5.62 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: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.00 ft | October 2, 2005 |
| 2 | 29.61 ft | June 5, 2015 |
| 3 | 29.34 ft | June 23, 2019 |
| 4 | 29.29 ft | May 27, 2016 |
| 5 | 29.10 ft | May 7, 2007 |
| 6 | 28.78 ft | June 5, 2005 |
| 7 | 28.75 ft | July 5, 2010 |
| 8 | 28.71 ft | April 27, 2009 |
| 9 | 27.86 ft | April 27, 2016 |
| 10 | 27.31 ft | June 2, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Soldier Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Creek near CorningRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 6.22 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Soldier Creek near TopekaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 0.29 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek at RossvilleRiver gauge, Cross Creek | 7.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Kansas River near BelvueRiver gauge, Kansas River | 15.49 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 14 mi |
| Kansas River above Topeka Weir at TopekaRiver gauge, Kansas River | 14,200 cfs | High | −300.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Kansas River at TopekaRiver gauge, Kansas River | 12.01 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 17 mi |
| Shunganunga Creek at Gage Blvd, TopekaRiver gauge, Shunganunga Creek | 4.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 18 mi |
| Shunganunga Creek at TopekaRiver gauge, Shunganunga Creek | 4.25 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Vermillion Creek near WamegoRiver gauge, Vermillion Creek | 3.28 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Mill Creek near PaxicoRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.68 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Soldier Creek near Delia higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.56 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.06 ft.
What is flood stage for Soldier Creek near Delia?
The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 20.38 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Soldier Creek near Delia in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.55 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.92 ft and 8.09 ft, based on 32 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 Soldier Creek near Delia today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.62 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Soldier Creek near Delia rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Soldier Creek near Delia normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:06889200(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.23833, -95.88860(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 | 5.62 ft | 2026-10-20 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 32.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Soldier Creek near Delia (usgs:06889200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/soldier-creek-near-delia
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