Major Flood
31 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Flooding of homes in Rossville north of the railroad tracks continues.
29 ft
Pine and Pottawatomie Streets near the creek flood. Homes will be threatened by flood waters in Rossville north of the railroad tracks.
28.4 ft
Flood waters reach the low steel of the railroad bridge over Cross Creek. Flood waters begin to impact areas on the north side of Rossville.
25 ft
Minor flooding along the creek occurs.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1982 | 32.66 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 1973 | 32 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 31.4 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RSSK1
River
Cross Creek (KS)
County
Shawnee, KS
Coordinates
39.1389°N, 95.9542°W
Get Flood Alerts for Cross Creek (KS)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville?
The Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06888700) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cross Creek (KS) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cross Creek (KS) at Rossville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawnee County, Kansas at coordinates 39.1389°N, 95.9542°W. USGS site number: 06888700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.