River stage
Wildcat Creek (KS)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Wildcat Creek (KS) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Wildcat Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Wildcat Creek is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Keats | 8.27 ft | normal, falling |
| Manhattan Scenic Drive | 3.07 ft | below flood stage |
| Manhattan Seth Childs Rd | 2.75 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Wildcat Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Keats, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Wildcat Creek (IN) different river, same name
- Wildcat Creek (SC) different river, same name
- Mill Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Kansas River 10 gauges
- Delaware River (KS) 2 gauges
- Salt Creek (KS) 1 gauge
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) 1 gauge
- Big Blue River (KS, NE) 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wildcat Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Wildcat Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Wildcat Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Keats is at 8.27 ft.
Where is the Wildcat Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Wildcat Creek in Kansas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.