River stage
Kansas River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Kansas River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Kansas River levels, gauge by gauge
The Kansas River is measured at 10 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge KLQK1 | 12.78 ft | below flood stage |
| Kansas City | 16.58 ft | normal, falling |
| Belvue | 11.55 ft | normal, steady |
| De Soto | 10.83 ft | normal, rising |
| Ft. Riley | 7.81 ft | normal, falling |
| Lawrence | 13.84 ft | normal, steady |
| Lecompton | 9.09 ft | normal, rising |
| Manhattan | 8.81 ft | normal, falling |
| Topeka | 12.64 ft | normal, rising |
| Wamego | 9.69 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Kansas River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Kansas City, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Delaware River (KS) 2 gauges
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) 1 gauge
- Indian Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (KS) 3 gauges
- Mill Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Blue River (KS, MO) 5 gauges
- Neosho River 11 gauges
- Big Blue River (KS, NE) 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kansas River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Kansas River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Kansas River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Kansas City is at 16.58 ft; Belvue is at 11.55 ft; De Soto is at 10.83 ft; Ft. Riley is at 7.81 ft.
Where is the Kansas River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Kansas River in Kansas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.