RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at Manhattan
Riley County, Kansas
Water level5.37 ft
Flow687 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood42 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 36 ft
Flood waters reach the top of levee protecting the city of Manhattan.
- 28 ft
Flood waters reach the top of the levee on the south bank of the river.
- 26 ft
Hunter's Island begins to flood.
- 18 ft
Low lands along the river flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1844 | 40 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 33.39 ft | — |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 29.92 ft | — |
More on Kansas River
UpstreamKansas River at Ft. Riley
DownstreamKansas River at Wamego
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