Major Flood
35 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Osage Road, located 2 miles west and 1 mile north of Washington, floods.
18 ft
Low lands along the creek flood from Morrowville to Washington flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.2
Creek approaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1941 | 36 ft | — |
| May 28, 1903 | 34 ft | — |
| Jun 4, 1908 | 34 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSHK1
River
Mill Creek (WSHK1)
County
Washington, KS
Coordinates
39.8136°N, 97.0372°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek (WSHK1) at Washington?
The Mill Creek (WSHK1) at Washington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06884200) 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 (WSHK1) at Washington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek (WSHK1) at Washington is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek (WSHK1) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mill Creek (WSHK1) at Washington 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 (WSHK1) at Washington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Kansas at coordinates 39.8136°N, 97.0372°W. USGS site number: 06884200. 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.