Major Flood
23 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
18.2 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.8 ft
Flood waters reach the base of homes on the south side of the Shunganunga Creek west of Gage Boulevard.
19.3 ft
Flood waters reach the bridge deck of the Gage Boulevard bridge.
18.95 ft
Sidewalk just north of the Gage Boulevard bridge on the west side floods.
18.18 ft
Corner of Shunga Drive and Gage Boulevard floods.
16.52 ft
Water flows over the left downstream bank of the Shunganunga Creek east of the Gage Boulevard bridge.
15 ft
Minor flooding along the Shunganunga Creek occurs west and east of Gage Boulevard. The Shunga Path is inundated for several hundred yards west and east of the Gage Boulevard bridge.
10 ft
Shunga path under the gage boulevard bridge floods.
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 29, 2020 | 19.7 ft | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 15.59 ft | — |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 15.53 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SGBK1
River
Shunganunga Creek
County
Shawnee, KS
Coordinates
39.0175°N, 95.7250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shunganunga Creek at Topeka Gage Blvd?
The Shunganunga Creek at Topeka Gage Blvd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06889585) 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 Gage Blvd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shunganunga Creek at Topeka Gage Blvd is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18.2 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shunganunga Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shunganunga Creek at Topeka Gage Blvd 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 Shunganunga Creek at Topeka Gage Blvd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawnee County, Kansas at coordinates 39.0175°N, 95.7250°W. USGS site number: 06889585. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.