River stage
De Soto, Kansas River
- River level
- 10.83 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.07 ft
- Recent high
- 17.70 ft
- Recent low
- 4.80 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DSOK1
- 30-day change
- +6.03 ft
- Average
- 7.88 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.30 ft
In brief
The Kansas River at De Soto, KS read 10.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.17 ft below action stage. That is 6.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DSOK1
Water 72 °F (22 °C) · 9 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.30 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 2 | 27.54 ft | 1973-10-13 |
| 3 | 26.91 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 4 | 25.99 ft | 2007-05-08 |
| 5 | 23.97 ft | 2016-05-28 |
| 6 | 23.34 ft | 1998-11-03 |
| 7 | 23.29 ft | 2019-06-24 |
| 8 | 22.33 ft | 2015-06-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
Flood waters approach Linwood, Kansas.
- 33.00 ft
The county highway which leads north from De Soto floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kansas River flooding at De Soto?
No. The Kansas River at De Soto is at 10.83 ft, 11.17 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at De Soto?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
What is the highest the Kansas River has been at De Soto?
The highest crest on record is 37.3 ft, on 1951-07-13.
Is the Kansas River high or low right now at De Soto?
At 10.83 ft it is higher than 81% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at De Soto, Kansas River?
The water temperature at De Soto, Kansas River is 72 °F (22.3 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 9 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DSOK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06892350). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.