RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at De Soto
Johnson County, Kansas
Water level5.27 ft
Flow2,280 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action22 ft
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood33 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 33 ft
The county highway which leads north from De Soto floods.
- 26 ft
Flood waters approach Linwood, Kansas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1951 | 37.3 ft | 510,000 cfs |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 27.54 ft | 146,000 cfs |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 26.91 ft | 170,000 cfs |
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