River stage
Leavenworth, Missouri River
- River level
- 5.38 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -3.30 ft
- Recent high
- 18.75 ft
- Recent low
- 2.51 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LEVK1
- 30-day change
- +1.14 ft
- Average
- 5.20 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.34 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Leavenworth, KS read 5.38 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.62 ft below action stage. That is 1.14 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LEVK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.34 ft | 1993-07-28 |
| 2 | 31.31 ft | 2019-03-23 |
| 3 | 30.80 ft | 2011-06-30 |
| 4 | 28.66 ft | 2019-06-01 |
| 5 | 26.82 ft | 2007-05-09 |
| 6 | 25.65 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 7 | 25.50 ft | 2010-06-25 |
| 8 | 24.20 ft | 1996-06-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along the east and west banks of the river.
- 22.30 ft
Water enters Riverfront Park in Leavenworth. In addition, 2nd Street at the waste water treatment plant is closed due to high water. Persons should vacate the park to avoid the loss of life and property.
- 23.40 ft
The Hildebrandt Island north of Fort Leavenworth begins to flood and families in this area need to evacuate.
- 25.15 ft
Water overtops the levee north of Fort Leavenworth.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Leavenworth?
No. The Missouri River at Leavenworth is at 5.38 ft, 11.62 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Leavenworth?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Leavenworth?
The highest crest on record is 35.34 ft, on 1993-07-28.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Leavenworth?
At 5.38 ft it is higher than 63% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LEVK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06820475). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.