RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at Lawrence
Douglas County, Kansas
Water level13.44 ft
Flow17,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Flood waters reach the top of the levee on north side of the river.
- 32.3 ft
The city of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment building is flooded.
- 28 ft
Water enters the first floor of the Lawrence Riverfront Mall.
- 27.3 ft
The City of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Plant is shut down.
- 21.3 ft
Sandbagging of the City of Lawrence Waste Water Treatment Plant is necessary.
- 18 ft
Lowlands outside of the levee on the north side of the river begin to flood. Burcham Park is closed due to flooding on the south side of the river.
- 15 ft
Burcham Park on the south side of the river begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1844 | 29.9 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 29.9 ft | — |
| May 30, 1903 | 28 ft | — |
More on Kansas River
UpstreamKansas River at Lecompton
DownstreamKansas River at De Soto
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