RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at Lecompton
Douglas County, Kansas
Water level3.45 ft
Flow3,070 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood23.8 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Railroad tracks along the south bank of the Kansas River flood.
- 23.8 ft
Lecompton Road north of the Kansas River floods.
- 19 ft
Considerable agricultural flooding occurs.
- 16.5 ft
Low lying farm fields begin to flood along the Kansas River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1951 | 30.23 ft | 483,000 cfs |
| May 30, 1903 | 27.9 ft | — |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 24.65 ft | 190,000 cfs |
More on Kansas River
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