Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
Water overtops the Marty Street bridge.
21 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Marty Street bridge.
20 ft
A shopping center parking lot near the Marty Street bridge floods.
18.8 ft
Many homes and businesses along Indian Creek are flooded. This includes low-lying garages on Walmer and Lamar. Buildings on Indian Creek Parkway and West 107th Street also begin to flood.
18.39 ft
Flood waters reach homes and garages along West 106th Street, West 106th Terrace, West 103rd Street, Robinson, Lamar, Horton, Indian Creek Drive, Indian Creek Parkwary, Beverly, West 107th Street, and El Monte.
16.5 ft
Flood waters approach homes along Conser Street.
15.1 ft
Flood waters reach Antioch Road 600 feet north of Indian Creek. Water also reaches buildings near the creek along Antioch Road West 106th Circle and El Monte cul de sac.
14.3 ft
Flood waters threaten basements along Lowell and Antioch road.
8 ft
Low-lying land along the creek begins to flood, including a paved bike and walking path.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.5
Creek nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2017 | 18.41 ft | 14,400 cfs |
| Jul 27, 2017 | 17.98 ft | 13,400 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 17.78 ft | 12,800 cfs |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indian Creek at Overland Park?
The Indian Creek at Overland Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893300) 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 Indian Creek at Overland Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indian Creek at Overland Park is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Indian Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Indian Creek at Overland Park 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 Indian Creek at Overland Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9406°N, 94.6711°W. USGS site number: 06893300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Overland Park, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.