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USGS Streamgage 06893620

Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO

Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO is USGS streamgage 06893620, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10300101. It drains a watershed of about 10 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2005. Typical flow runs near 2.1 cfs in July and 3.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

Drainage area
10 sq mi
Gauge elevation
744 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10300101
Coordinates
39.11194, -94.47222
USGS site number
06893620
Records begin
2005-07-08 (21 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 20 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 0.5 1.5 8
February 0.6 2 8.1
March 0.9 3.4 17.7
April 1.1 3.8 27.6
May 1.4 5.3 41.2
June 0.7 3.7 24.2
July 0.4 2.1 30.7
August 0.3 1.3 27.6
September 0.3 1.4 18.2
October 0.3 1.1 14.8
November 0.5 1.1 9.3
December 0.5 1.4 8.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5.3 cfs, against 1.1 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.5 and 8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06893620 begin in 2005, about 21 years, covering roughly 7,409 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO?
The gauge sits at 39.11194, -94.47222, in hydrologic subbasin 10300101, at an elevation of about 744 feet, draining roughly 10 square miles.
Can I use Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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