Is the Shunganunga Creek flooding?

Kansas · 4 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Shunganunga 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 Shunganunga 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 2 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 Shunganunga C at Topeka, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.28 ft on 7 May 2007, carrying 6,510 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1970 (55 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.46 ft, 18.8 ft below that record.

Drains 34 sq mi · gauge elevation 879 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Shunganunga C at Gage Blvd, Topeka, KSNo flooding4.66 ft15 ft
Shunganunga C at Topeka, KSNo flooding4.46 ft16 ft
Shunganunga C at SW 29Th St, Topeka, KSNo current data
Shunganunga C at Rice Rd, Topeka, 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.