Paradise Creek below Paradise
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Russell County, Kansas on the Paradise Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06867500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30.6 ft
The USGS river gage housing becomes inundated.
21 ft
By the time flood waters reach the gaging site downstream, about 7 hour lag time, it is possible Paradise would already had street flooding on Main Street and possible evacuations. (Flash flooding 16 May 2021 at 1 pm. 5 inches of rain fell upstream in Natoma.)
20.5 ft
Areas of pasture land and low spots in fields will flood. The creek may expand to 100 feet wide.
18 ft
Many low water crossings on county roads will flood in the vicinity of the creek.
15.8 ft
Sections along Paradise Road flood near the creek. Nearly all bridges that cross the creek will see water touching their girders including at the gage site.
14 ft
The intersection of county roads at Paradise Road and 183rd Street flood. This flooded intersection is about 2 miles southeast of the city of Paradise or 3 miles northwest of the river gage site.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2021 | 21.39 ft | 6,560 cfs |
| May 16, 2021 | 21.39 ft | 6,560 cfs |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 20.72 ft | 4,140 cfs |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 20.72 ft | 4,140 cfs |
| May 17, 2021 | 19.45 ft | 3,070 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PDSK1
River
Paradise Creek
County
Russell, KS
Coordinates
39.0592°N, 98.8422°W
Get Flood Alerts for Paradise Creek
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paradise Creek below Paradise?
The Paradise Creek below Paradise gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06867500) 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 Paradise Creek below Paradise?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paradise Creek below Paradise is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Paradise Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Paradise Creek below Paradise to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Paradise Creek below Paradise gauge located?
The gauge is located in Russell County, Kansas at coordinates 39.0592°N, 98.8422°W. USGS site number: 06867500. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.