River stage
Tuttle Creek Lake, Big Blue River
- River level
- 1091.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 1130.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 1136.00 ft
- Record crest
- 1137.76 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MTTK1
- Record crest
- 1137.76 ft
- Flood stage
- 1136.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 1145.00 ft
- Major flood
- 1159.00 ft
- Crest date
- 1993-07-23
In brief
The Big Blue River at Tuttle Creek Lake, KS read 1091.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 38.48 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MTTK1
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1137.76 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 2 | 1127.90 ft | 1973-10-18 |
| 3 | 1112.30 ft | 1984-06-26 |
| 4 | 1111.90 ft | 1987-04-17 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1109.10 ft | 1979-03-26 |
| 6 | 1105.02 ft | 1995-06-02 |
| 7 | 1099.50 ft | 1986-10-16 |
| 8 | 1098.50 ft | 1992-07-31 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Blue River flooding at Tuttle Creek Lake?
No. The Big Blue River at Tuttle Creek Lake is at 1091.52 ft, 38.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tuttle Creek Lake?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1130 ft, minor flooding 1136 ft, moderate flooding 1145 ft and major flooding 1159 ft.
What is the highest the Big Blue River has been at Tuttle Creek Lake?
The highest crest on record is 1137.76000976562 ft, on 1993-07-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MTTK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06886900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.