Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.22ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM CDT (44 min ago)

Flow: 6.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park, where the gauge shows 2.22 ft.

It is 10.78 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.22 ft – 2.47 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: 20.81 ftJuly 27, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Flood waters approach 119th Street.
18.00 ft: Flooding begins to affect several homes along the creek's north bank, just upstream of the gage site.
13.00 ft: Water approaches the northbound lane of Tomahawk Creek Parkway.
2.22 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.81 ft	July 27, 2017
2	19.40 ft	July 30, 2008
3	18.92 ft	June 14, 2010
4	18.64 ft	August 22, 2017
5	18.18 ft	May 31, 2013
6	17.95 ft	March 4, 2004
7	17.69 ft	July 1, 2024
8	17.61 ft	May 6, 2012
9	16.90 ft	June 12, 2010
10	16.89 ft	June 6, 2001

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.23 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 65° 38° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 68° 41° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 73° 47° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 74° 54° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 77° 57° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 78° 59° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 78° 62° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Indian Creek at State Line Road, LeawoodRiver gauge, Indian Creek	10.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	2.8 mi
Indian Creek at Overland ParkRiver gauge, Indian Creek	5.64 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	2.9 mi
Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext in KCRiver gauge, Blue River	25.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	3.4 mi
Blue River at Kenneth Road, Overland ParkRiver gauge, Blue River	20.0 cfs	Normal	−5.8 cfs	4.7 mi
Blue River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River	4.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	5.6 mi
Blue River near StanleyRiver gauge, Blue River	4.10 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	7 mi
Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Brush Creek	35.82 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	9 mi
Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River	5.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.78 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 Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM CDT, the water level was 2.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park?

The highest level on record is 20.81 ft on July 27, 2017.

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:06893350 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.90611, -94.64000 (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	2.22 ft	2026-10-20 07:15	Provisional
Flow	6.9 cfs	2026-10-20 07:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tomahawk Creek near Overland Park (usgs:06893350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/tomahawk-creek-near-overland-park

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer