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
30 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.7 ft
Water overtops the Highway 40 bridge.
29.6 ft
The west approach to the Highway 40 bridge is under water.
29.2 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 40 bridge.
25 ft
County Highway 6 floods about 3 miles east of Tonganoxie.
23 ft
Low-lying farmland along the creek floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1977 | 29.88 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 29.81 ft | — |
| Oct 12, 1961 | 29.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TNGK1
River
Stranger Creek
County
Leavenworth, KS
Coordinates
39.1164°N, 95.0106°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie?
The Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06892000) 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 near Tonganoxie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stranger Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie 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 Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas at coordinates 39.1164°N, 95.0106°W. USGS site number: 06892000. 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.
- 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.