Mill Creek (PXCK1) at Paxico
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 1:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 34.70 ft1951
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 33.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 31.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 34.40 ftWater overtops the railroad tracks at Newbury Avenue.
- 33.00 ftMajor flooding occurs as waters top the levee on the north side of Paxico. Campsites at higher elevations begin to flood.
- 32.29 ftHighway 138 is overtopped by Mill Creek.
- 31.00 ftWater approaches north side of Paxico along ditch and levee.
- 30.00 ftCampsites on west side of campground begin to flood.
- 21.00 ftLow lying farm fields and campsites along the creek begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
33 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 1951 | 34.70 ft |
| 2 | May 16, 2021 | 30.55 ft |
| 3 | April 27, 2016 | 30.41 ft |
| 4 | April 27, 2009 | 28.96 ft |
| 5 | May 7, 2007 | 28.02 ft |
| 6 | May 27, 2016 | 27.81 ft |
| 7 | May 26, 2019 | 27.64 ft |
| 8 | June 10, 2014 | 26.91 ft |
| 9 | May 8, 2019 | 26.44 ft |
| 10 | June 23, 2019 | 26.34 ft |
| 11 | July 5, 2010 | 25.37 ft |
| 12 | May 31, 2022 | 24.98 ft |
| 13 | July 8, 2008 | 24.79 ft |
| 14 | August 16, 2019 | 24.67 ft |
| 15 | May 27, 2021 | 24.17 ft |
| 16 | August 30, 2019 | 23.50 ft |
| 17 | May 21, 2019 | 23.09 ft |
| 18 | June 5, 2015 | 22.98 ft |
| 19 | May 9, 2019 | 22.83 ft |
| 20 | March 29, 2017 | 22.63 ft |
| 21 | April 5, 2017 | 22.30 ft |
| 22 | July 4, 2024 | 21.67 ft |
| 23 | May 7, 2019 | 21.61 ft |
| 24 | May 15, 2020 | 21.52 ft |
| 25 | May 24, 2015 | 21.48 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 4, 2024: 21.67 ft
- July 1, 2024: 21.07 ft
- May 10, 2023: 6.72 ft
- May 31, 2022: 24.98 ft
- May 27, 2021: 24.17 ft
- May 16, 2021: 30.55 ft
- May 15, 2020: 21.52 ft
- August 30, 2019: 23.50 ft
- August 16, 2019: 24.67 ft
- June 23, 2019: 26.34 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.