Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 65 bridge.
21.1 ft
Water overtops the South Main Street bridge.
20.7 ft
Wakenda Creek begins to flood the first floors of businesses along South Main Street in Carrollton.
19.8 ft
South Main Street along with Stonewall Street and Wabash Road on the south side of Carrollton are overtopped by flood waters. Flood waters also threaten businesses in low-lying areas near the creek.
19.1 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the South Main Street bridge over Wakenda Creek.
16 ft
Flooding of low-lying undeveloped areas along the creek begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2021 | 22.21 ft | — |
| Aug 2, 2016 | 20.95 ft | 8,800 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 20.55 ft | 7,670 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wakenda Creek at Carrollton?
The Wakenda Creek at Carrollton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06896000) 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 Wakenda Creek at Carrollton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wakenda Creek at Carrollton is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wakenda Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wakenda Creek at Carrollton 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 Wakenda Creek at Carrollton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, Missouri at coordinates 39.3432°N, 93.4855°W. USGS site number: 06896000. 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.