Major Flood
33 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.4 ft
Water overtops the railroad tracks at Newbury Avenue.
33 ft
Major flooding occurs as waters top the levee on the north side of Paxico. Campsites at higher elevations begin to flood.
32.29 ft
Highway 138 is overtopped by Mill Creek.
31 ft
Water approaches north side of Paxico along ditch and levee.
30 ft
Campsites on west side of campground begin to flood.
21 ft
Low lying farm fields and campsites along the creek begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1951 | 34.7 ft | 77,200 cfs |
| May 16, 2021 | 30.55 ft | 35,600 cfs |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 30.41 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PXCK1
River
Mill Creek (PXCK1)
County
Wabaunsee, KS
Coordinates
39.0647°N, 96.1689°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico?
The Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06888500) 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 Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek (PXCK1) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico 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 Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas at coordinates 39.0647°N, 96.1689°W. USGS site number: 06888500. 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.