Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO
Is Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO flooding right now?
Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO measured 35.73 ft on 2026-09-23 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 46 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
35.73 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 46 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 53 ft on Mon, Sep 12, 1977.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 46 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 53 ft | 1977-09-12 |
| 50.14 ft | 1998-10-04 |
| 47.44 ft | 2017-07-27 |
| 47.03 ft | 2016-08-26 |
| 47.03 ft | 2017-08-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek at Rockhill Road in Kansas City, MO | 1.5 mi | Jackson County |
| Turkey Creek at Mission, KS | 2.8 mi | Wyandotte County |
| Kansas River at Kansas City, KS | 3.9 mi | Wyandotte County |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO | 5.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Missouri River at Kansas City, MO | 5.5 mi | Jackson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.