Is the Mill Creek flooding?

Kansas · 4 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Mill Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Mill Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Mill C at Washington, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 36.00 ft on 8 June 1941. Peak records there go back to 1941 (67 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.80 ft, 34.2 ft below that record.

Drains 344 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,262 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Mill C at Washington, KSNo flooding1.80 ft18 ft
Mill C near Paxico, KSNo flooding3.03 ft21 ft
Mill C near Riley, KSNo current data
Mill C at Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KSNo current data
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.