Major Flood
50 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
48 ft
Minor Flood
46 ft
Action Stage
40 ft
What Floods at Each Level
54.3 ft
Flood waters reach the Pembroke High School gymnasium. Many other roads, bridges, homes, and businesses along the creek are flooded.
52 ft
Flooding begins to threaten life and propery at Main and Brookside, Rockhill Road, and Elmwood Avenue.
50 ft
Water overtops the Ward Parkway bridge. Ward Parkway and Shawnee Mission Parkway near the Ward Parkway bridge are under water. In addition, other bridges and roads upstream and downstream of the Plaza Federal Flood Control Project are flooded.
48 ft
Ward Parkway and Shawnee Mission Parkway near the Ward Parkway bridge are flooded. In addition, the area along the creek between Belleview Avenue and Rockwell begins to flood.
46 ft
Ward Parkway and Shawnee Mission Parkway near the Ward Parkway bridge begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
35.3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1977 | 53 ft | — |
| Oct 3, 1998 | 50.14 ft | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 47.44 ft | 14,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brush Creek at Ward Parkway - Kansas City?
The Brush Creek at Ward Parkway - Kansas City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893557) 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 Brush Creek at Ward Parkway - Kansas City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brush Creek at Ward Parkway - Kansas City is 46 feet. Action stage begins at 40 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 48 feet, and major flooding at 50 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brush Creek rises?
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Where is the Brush Creek at Ward Parkway - Kansas City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 39.0331°N, 94.6054°W. USGS site number: 06893557. 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.