Major Flood
36 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37.2 ft
The surface of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware river is under water. Extensive flooding of roads and farmland is occurring.
34 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware River. Widespread flooding of secondary roads and agricultural land occurs.
27 ft
The east approach to the County Road bridge over the Delaware River around 2.2 miles south of Muscotah is overtopped by flood waters. Flooding of low-lying pasture and cropland also occurs.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.6
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1925 | 36.5 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1977 | 30.83 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 1973 | 30.53 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MSCK1
River
Delaware River (KS)
County
Atchison, KS
Coordinates
39.5214°N, 95.5325°W
Get Flood Alerts for Delaware River (KS)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah?
The Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06890100) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Delaware River (KS) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah gauge located?
The gauge is located in Atchison County, Kansas at coordinates 39.5214°N, 95.5325°W. USGS site number: 06890100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Delaware River (KS)
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.