Is the Stranger Creek flooding?

Kansas · 3 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Stranger Creek is tracked by 3 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 Stranger Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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.

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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 Stranger C near Tonganoxie, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.81 ft on 21 June 2001, carrying 40,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.17 ft, 27.6 ft below that record.

Drains 406 sq mi · gauge elevation 801 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Stranger C at Easton, KSNo flooding2.07 ft17 ft
Stranger C near Tonganoxie, KSNo flooding2.17 ft23 ft
Stranger C near Potter, 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.