Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO
Is Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO flooding right now?
No — Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO is at 35.90 ft, 10.1 ft below its 46 ft flood stage, as of 30 min ago.
Gauge height
35.90 ft
Streamflow
5 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 46 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 14.1 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 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek at Rockhill Road in Kansas City, MO | 1.5 mi | Jackson 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 |
| Blue River at Kansas City, MO | 5.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Indian Creek at 103rd St in Kansas City, MO | 6.3 mi | Jackson County |
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