River stage
Albert, Walnut Creek
- River level
- 2.99 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.93 ft
- Recent high
- 9.19 ft
- Recent low
- 2.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALBK1
- 30-day change
- +0.79 ft
- Average
- 3.48 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.75 ft
In brief
The Walnut Creek at Albert, KS read 2.99 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 19.01 ft below action stage. That is 0.79 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALBK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.75 ft | 1959-09-22 |
| 2 | 25.14 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 3 | 25.09 ft | 2019-05-26 |
| 4 | 24.94 ft | 1960-03-23 |
| 5 | 24.76 ft | 1961-08-14 |
| 6 | 24.57 ft | 1961-09-14 |
| 7 | 24.47 ft | 1987-04-16 |
| 8 | 24.44 ft | 1973-04-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.50 ft
Flooding of some agricultural lowlands begins especially on the left bank.
- 23.00 ft
Right bank overflow begins over agricultural land.
- 24.00 ft
Looking downstream, from 130 Avenue Bridge, the road that runs adjacent to Walnut Creek on the right bank begins to flood.
- 25.00 ft
Looking downstream, from 130 Avenue bridge, the road running parallel to Walnut Creek on the left bank begins to flood.
- 25.70 ft
Significant widening of the channel to near 4000 feet can be expected. Overflows will cover cultivated land with possible flood impacts in Albert.
- 26.00 ft
Significant widening of the channel to near 4000 feet can be expected. Overflows will cover cultivated land with possible flood impacts in Albert.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Walnut Creek flooding at Albert?
No. The Walnut Creek at Albert is at 2.99 ft, 19.01 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Albert?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 25.7 ft.
What is the highest the Walnut Creek has been at Albert?
The highest crest on record is 25.75 ft, on 1959-09-22.
Is the Walnut Creek high or low right now at Albert?
At 2.99 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALBK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07141900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.