Turkey Creek at Mission water level
River gauge, Turkey Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 3.3 cfs
History
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Turkey Creek at Mission is 3.74 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.74 ft and 3.87 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Turkey Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek near SenecaRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.16 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 99 mi |
| Turkey Creek near DeWittRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 11.76 ft | Very high | −0.28 ft | 150 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Brush Creek | 35.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Kansas River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Kansas River | 15.38 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Missouri River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Kansas River near Lake QuiviraRiver gauge, Kansas River | 12.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Indian Creek at Overland ParkRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 5.63 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Indian Creek at State Line Road, LeawoodRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 10.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River | 5.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Blue River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River | 4.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Turkey Creek at Mission today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Turkey Creek at Mission rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Turkey Creek at Mission normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06892900(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.04408, -94.65601(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 | 3.74 ft | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Turkey Creek at Mission (usgs:06892900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/turkey-creek-at-mission
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