Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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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
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Flood waters approach 119th Street.
18 ft
Flooding begins to affect several homes along the creek's north bank, just upstream of the gage site.
13 ft
Water approaches the northbound lane of Tomahawk Creek Parkway.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2017 | 20.81 ft | — |
| Jul 29, 2008 | 19.4 ft | — |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 18.92 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TCRK1
River
Tomahawk Creek
County
Johnson, KS
Coordinates
38.9061°N, 94.6400°W
Get Flood Alerts for Tomahawk Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue?
The Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893350) 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 Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tomahawk Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue 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 Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9061°N, 94.6400°W. USGS site number: 06893350. 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.