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SwedenStranger Creek at Easton water level
River gauge, Stranger Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 39.4 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Stranger Creek at Easton, where the gauge shows 2.77 ft.
It is 14.23 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.77 ft – 3.24 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 27.80 ftMay 7, 2007
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 17.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 25.50 ft
- Water floods numerous homes in Easton and also reaches the front steps of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
- 25.00 ft
- Water overtops Highway 192 east of the bridge 0.2 miles east of Easton. The levee surrounding the waste treatment ponds is overtopped.
- 24.00 ft
- The water treatment plant west of the former Easton grade school floods.
- 23.00 ft
- Backwater on Dawson Creek begins to approach the nursing home on the west side of Easton.
- 22.50 ft
- State Highway 92 east of 231st Street and 3 miles south of Easton is closed.
- 21.50 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.
- 20.00 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.
- 19.50 ft
- Highway 192 just east of Easton is closed due to swift current of water over the road.
- 18.00 ft
- 1st street in Easton and 231st street north and south of Easton begin to flood.
- 17.00 ft
- Water enters low-lying fields south of Easton.
- 2.77 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 54 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.80 ft | May 7, 2007 |
| 2 | 26.00 ft | October 2, 2005 |
| 3 | 25.90 ft | June 20, 2001 |
| 4 | 25.00 ft | September 13, 1977 |
| 5 | 24.00 ft | June 9, 1982 |
| 6 | 24.00 ft | October 12, 1973 |
| 7 | 22.50 ft | September 21, 1965 |
| 8 | 22.00 ft | March 30, 1980 |
| 9 | 22.00 ft | July 28, 1981 |
| 10 | 22.00 ft | May 26, 1982 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Stranger Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranger Creek near TonganoxieRiver gauge, Stranger Creek | 2.95 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at LeavenworthRiver gauge, Missouri River | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Missouri River at AtchisonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 9.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Platte River at Sharps StationRiver gauge, Platte River | 5.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| Missouri River above ParkvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 21 mi |
| Perry Lake near PerryLake, Perry Lake | 894.04 ft | Very high | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
| Kansas River at LecomptonRiver gauge, Kansas River | 7.96 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 25 mi |
| Delaware River near MuscotahRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.92 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Kansas River at DesotoRiver gauge, Kansas River | 9.75 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Stranger Creek at Easton?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.23 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Stranger Creek at Easton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Stranger Creek at Easton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Stranger Creek at Easton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stranger Creek at Easton?
The highest level on record is 27.80 ft on May 7, 2007.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06891850(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.34641, -95.10887(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.77 ft | 2026-10-19 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 39.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Stranger Creek at Easton (usgs:06891850). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/stranger-creek-at-easton
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