Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie water level

Name: Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Stranger Creek, Kansas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.82ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT (45 min ago)

Flow: 96.3 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie is at 2.82 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.29 ft above the median of 2.53 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 20.18 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.66 ft (+0.16 ft).

It has dropped 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.24 ft and 18.44 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.53 ft0.29 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.99 ft – 6.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.66 ft+0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.24 ft – 18.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.90 ft – 18.44 ft
Highest on record: 29.88 ftSeptember 13, 1977

Floating and fishing near Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 23.00 ft, 20.18 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

34.70 ft: Water overtops the Highway 40 bridge.
29.60 ft: The west approach to the Highway 40 bridge is under water.
29.20 ft: Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 40 bridge.
25.00 ft: County Highway 6 floods about 3 miles east of Tonganoxie.
23.00 ft: Low-lying farmland along the creek floods.
2.82 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: 32 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.88 ft	September 13, 1977
2	29.81 ft	June 21, 2001
3	29.70 ft	October 13, 1961
4	29.36 ft	October 2, 2005
5	28.52 ft	June 10, 1982
6	27.80 ft	May 7, 2007
7	27.80 ft	October 11, 1985
8	27.74 ft	October 5, 1998
9	27.43 ft	May 27, 2016
10	27.42 ft	May 16, 1990

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:36 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on Stranger Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stranger Creek at EastonRiver gauge, Stranger Creek	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kansas River at DesotoRiver gauge, Kansas River	9.48 ft	Very high	−0.28 ft	10 mi
Cedar Creek near DesotoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	17.6 cfs	Normal	−6.6 cfs	11 mi
Kill Creek at 95th St near DesotoRiver gauge, Kill Creek	13.2 cfs	High	−2.1 cfs	11 mi
Mill Creek at Johnson Drive, ShawneeRiver gauge, Mill Creek	19.8 cfs	Normal	−3.4 cfs	12 mi
Cedar Creek at 95th St near DesotoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	76.70 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	12 mi
Kansas River near Lake QuiviraRiver gauge, Kansas River	12.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Missouri River above ParkvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River	10.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	14 mi
Kansas River at LawrenceRiver gauge, Kansas River	−5.70 ft	Very low	−19.39 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

How does Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie compare with last year?

It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.66 ft.

What is flood stage for Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie?

The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 20.18 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.99 ft and 6.94 ft, based on 39 years of records.

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 near Tonganoxie today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.82 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.68 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Stranger Creek near Tonganoxie normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06892000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.11639, -95.01080 (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	2.82 ft	2026-10-20 12:30	Provisional
Flow	96.3 cfs	2026-10-20 12:30	Provisional

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