River stage
Overland Park, Indian Creek
- River level
- 5.50 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 8.18 ft
- Recent low
- 5.34 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OPDK1
- 30-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Average
- 5.76 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.41 ft
In brief
The Indian Creek at Overland Park, KS read 5.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.50 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OPDK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.41 ft | 2017-08-22 |
| 2 | 17.98 ft | 2017-07-27 |
| 3 | 17.78 ft | 1984-06-09 |
| 4 | 16.45 ft | 2024-07-01 |
| 5 | 16.17 ft | 1998-10-04 |
| 6 | 16.11 ft | 1990-05-15 |
| 7 | 16.02 ft | 2025-07-17 |
| 8 | 15.82 ft | 1993-07-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Low-lying land along the creek begins to flood, including a paved bike and walking path.
- 14.30 ft
Flood waters threaten basements along Lowell and Antioch road.
- 15.10 ft
Flood waters reach Antioch Road 600 feet north of Indian Creek. Water also reaches buildings near the creek along Antioch Road West 106th Circle and El Monte cul de sac.
- 16.50 ft
Flood waters approach homes along Conser Street.
- 18.39 ft
Flood waters reach homes and garages along West 106th Street, West 106th Terrace, West 103rd Street, Robinson, Lamar, Horton, Indian Creek Drive, Indian Creek Parkwary, Beverly, West 107th Street, and El Monte.
- 18.80 ft
Many homes and businesses along Indian Creek are flooded. This includes low-lying garages on Walmer and Lamar. Buildings on Indian Creek Parkway and West 107th Street also begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
A shopping center parking lot near the Marty Street bridge floods.
- 21.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Marty Street bridge.
- 23.50 ft
Water overtops the Marty Street bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Indian Creek flooding at Overland Park?
No. The Indian Creek at Overland Park is at 5.5 ft, 4.5 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Overland Park?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Indian Creek has been at Overland Park?
The highest crest on record is 18.41 ft, on 2017-08-22.
Is the Indian Creek high or low right now at Overland Park?
At 5.5 ft it is higher than 4% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OPDK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06893300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.