RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at 23rd Street - Kansas City - KS
Wyandotte County, Kansas
Water level11.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action29 ft
Minor flood33 ft
Moderate flood54 ft
Major flood55 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1951 | 61.3 ft | — |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 54.8 ft | — |
| May 31, 1903 | 54.6 ft | — |
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