River stage
Baxter Springs, Spring River
- River level
- 2.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 12.69 ft
- Recent low
- 2.78 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BXTK1
- 30-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Average
- 3.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.80 ft
In brief
The Spring River at Baxter Springs, KS read 2.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.22 ft below action stage. That is 0.17 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BXTK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.80 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 2 | 27.69 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 3 | 27.00 ft | 2019-05-23 |
| 4 | 25.72 ft | 2022-05-06 |
| 5 | 21.86 ft | 2008-03-20 |
| 6 | 21.19 ft | 2009-10-10 |
| 7 | 18.40 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 8 | 18.09 ft | 2019-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.50 ft
The north end of Kiwanis Park floods.
- 16.00 ft
The south end of Kiwanis Park floods. Water crosses Mickey Mantle Blvd in the park. Water level rises to the flag pole on the north side of the park.
- 20.00 ft
Water level reaches the bottom of Rainbow Bridge Crossing.
- 21.00 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Baxter Springs High School Track and Field Area.
- 21.50 ft
Flood waters begin to cover Old Highway 66 at 1st Bridge or south of Rainbow Bridge.
- 22.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters are one foot in depth across the Baxter Springs High School Track and Field Area.
- 30.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water flows over Highway 44 north of Baxter Springs and over Highway 166 at the gage site.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring River flooding at Baxter Springs?
No. The Spring River at Baxter Springs is at 2.78 ft, 9.22 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Baxter Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Spring River has been at Baxter Springs?
The highest crest on record is 31.8 ft, on 2015-12-28.
Is the Spring River high or low right now at Baxter Springs?
At 2.78 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BXTK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07187600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.