Major Flood
22 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.7 ft
Harley Davidson parking lot near 21st and Topeka Boulevard floods.
28.43 ft
21st Street bridge over the Shunganunga Creek floods.
26.92 ft
Flood waters reach the bottom of the 21st Street bridge over the Shunganunga Creek.
26.2 ft
The east bank of the 21st Street bridge floods.
24 ft
Water flows over the west bank north of the 21st Street bridge.
22 ft
Water may affect homes between Shunga Drive and 23rd Street.
21.9 ft
The soccer field south of the 21st Street bridge floods.
17 ft
Shunga Drive near College Avenue floods.
16 ft
Walkway along the Shunganunga Creek near the 21st Street bridge floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2007 | 23.28 ft | 6,510 cfs |
| Jul 29, 2020 | 19.29 ft | 4,970 cfs |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 16.92 ft | 3,520 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TSHK1
River
Shunganunga Creek
County
Shawnee, KS
Coordinates
39.0297°N, 95.6856°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shunganunga Creek at Topeka?
The Shunganunga Creek at Topeka gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06889630) 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 Shunganunga Creek at Topeka?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shunganunga Creek at Topeka is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shunganunga Creek rises?
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Where is the Shunganunga Creek at Topeka gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawnee County, Kansas at coordinates 39.0297°N, 95.6856°W. USGS site number: 06889630. 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.