Major Flood
55 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
54 ft
Minor Flood
33 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55 ft
The river threatens to overtop levees or floodwalls near the mouth of the Kansas river near James Street. Additional height must be added to the levees or floodwalls to prevent overtopping. Overtopping of the levees and floodwalls would result in serious flooding of the Central Industrial District and other areas adjacent to the river. This would include the arenas located in the West Bottoms.
33 ft
Undeveloped woodland along the river and outside of levee protection is flooded. No flooding of areas behind the levees is expected.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1951 | 61.3 ft | — |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 54.8 ft | — |
| May 31, 1903 | 54.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KCKK1
River
Kansas River
County
Wyandotte, KS
Coordinates
39.0900°N, 94.6089°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kansas River at 23rd Street - Kansas City - KS?
The Kansas River at 23rd Street - Kansas City - KS gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06892950) 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 Kansas River at 23rd Street - Kansas City - KS?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kansas River at 23rd Street - Kansas City - KS is 33 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 54 feet, and major flooding at 55 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kansas River rises?
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Where is the Kansas River at 23rd Street - Kansas City - KS gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas at coordinates 39.0900°N, 94.6089°W. USGS site number: 06892950. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.