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 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.5 ft
Water floods numerous homes in Easton and also reaches the front steps of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
25 ft
Water overtops Highway 192 east of the bridge 0.2 miles east of Easton. The levee surrounding the waste treatment ponds is overtopped.
24 ft
The water treatment plant west of the former Easton grade school floods.
23 ft
Backwater on Dawson Creek begins to approach the nursing home on the west side of Easton.
22.5 ft
State Highway 92 east of 231st Street and 3 miles south of Easton is closed.
21.5 ft
Most of Easton east of 231st Street floods. A campground in Easton floods. Several homes experience water on the first floor. Water nearly surrounds but does not enter the former Easton grade school.
20 ft
All roads out of Easton except for highway 192 west of 231st street in Easton are closed. In addition, water covers Millwood Road, 3 miles north of Easton. Water depth is 6 inches across the eastbound lane.
19.5 ft
Highway 192 just east of Easton is closed due to swift current of water over the road.
18 ft
1st street in Easton and 231st street north and south of Easton begin to flood.
17 ft
Water enters low-lying fields south of Easton.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.5
Creek nears 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 | 27.8 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 2005 | 26 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 25.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ESTK1
River
Stranger Creek
County
Leavenworth, KS
Coordinates
39.3464°N, 95.1086°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stranger Creek at Easton?
The Stranger Creek at Easton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06891850) 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 Stranger Creek at Easton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stranger Creek at Easton is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stranger Creek rises?
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Where is the Stranger Creek at Easton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas at coordinates 39.3464°N, 95.1086°W. USGS site number: 06891850. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.