Big Creek near Hays
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/16/2025 2:30 AM CDTRecord: 21.6 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 32 ft Moderate Flooding 29 ft Minor Flooding 26 ft Action 17 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 32 - Prepare for major right bank (south side) flooding of 6 feet or more along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor.
- 29 - Prepare for moderate right bank (south side) flooding of three feet or more along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor. Move livestock away from Big Creek to higher ground. At a stage of 29 feet, the city of Hays is not directly threatened by flooding from Big Creek.
- 27 - Prepare for minor right bank (south side) overflows of 1 foot or more along Big Creek from Hays to Munjor. For safety, move livestock away from the main creek channel. At a stage of 27 feet, the city of Hays is not directly threatened by flooding from Big Creek.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 18.03 ft | on 05-26-2021 |
| 2. | 21.93 ft | on 08-25-2019 |
| 3. | 19.11 ft | on 07-06-2018 |
| 4. | 21.59 ft | on 05-31-2018 |
| 5. | 21.31 ft | on 09-05-2016 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 18.03 ft | on 05-26-2021 |
| 2. | 21.93 ft | on 08-25-2019 |
| 3. | 19.11 ft | on 07-06-2018 |
| 4. | 21.59 ft | on 05-31-2018 |
| 5. | 21.31 ft | on 09-05-2016 |
| 6. | 7.48 ft | on 06-12-2006 |
| 7. | 18.90 ft | on 09-11-2003 |
| 8. | 8.93 ft | on 08-13-2002 |
| 9. | 15.31 ft | on 09-19-2001 |
| 10. | 9.13 ft | on 07-21-2000 |
| 11. | 19.67 ft | on 08-03-1999 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 21.93 ft | on 08-25-2019 |
| 2. | 21.59 ft | on 05-31-2018 |
| 3. | 21.31 ft | on 09-05-2016 |
| 4. | 19.67 ft | on 08-03-1999 |
| 5. | 19.11 ft | on 07-06-2018 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 21.93 ft | on 08-25-2019 |
| 2. | 21.59 ft | on 05-31-2018 |
| 3. | 21.31 ft | on 09-05-2016 |
| 4. | 19.67 ft | on 08-03-1999 |
| 5. | 19.11 ft | on 07-06-2018 |
| 6. | 18.90 ft | on 09-11-2003 |
| 7. | 18.03 ft | on 05-26-2021 |
| 8. | 15.31 ft | on 09-19-2001 |
| 9. | 9.13 ft | on 07-21-2000 |
| 10. | 8.93 ft | on 08-13-2002 |
| 11. | 7.48 ft | on 06-12-2006 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 1986.30 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 1983.30 ft |
| minor Flooding | 1980.30 ft |
| action | 1971.30 ft |
| Latest Value | 1958.88 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 1954.30 ft |
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