RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at Topeka
Shawnee County, Kansas
Water level6.64 ft
Flow2,740 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood44 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 43 ft
Floodwaters overflow West Waterworks levee top.
- 42 ft
Water tops the levees on north and south banks at the Sardou bridge.
- 38 ft
Flood waters reach South Topeka Gap at Union Pacific Railroad bridge.
- 37.5 ft
Floodwaters overflow Union Pacific Railroad lifting bridge west of Topeka Blvd.
- 37 ft
Flood waters reach base of stoplog gap across Union Pacific Railroad near Ward Martin Creek.
- 26 ft
River Road under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad bridge begins to flood.
- 23 ft
Overflow of low-lying rural areas begins west of topeka.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1844 | 47.2 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 40.8 ft | 469,000 cfs |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 34.97 ft | 170,000 cfs |
More on Kansas River
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