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SwedenRock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence water level
River gauge, Rock Creek, Missouri, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 1.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence is 9.53 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.53 ft and 9.73 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.
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 Rock Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek near DunlapRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 11.96 ft | No reference yet | −0.45 ft | 108 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River | 2.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.30 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River | 5.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Missouri River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Kansas River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Kansas River | 15.44 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Spring Branch Creek at Holke Rd in IndependenceRiver gauge, Spring Branch Creek | 1.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Adair Creek at IndependenceRiver gauge, Adair Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 8 mi |
| Little Blue R. at Lees Summit Rd in IndependenceRiver gauge, Little Blue R. | 4.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 8 mi |
| Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Brush Creek | 35.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 9 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 Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 9.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence 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:06893619(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.10903, -94.47247(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 | 9.53 ft | 2026-10-19 12:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-19 12:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence (usgs:06893619). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/rock-creek-at-e-wilson-road-in-independence
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