RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River at Wamego
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Water level3.96 ft
Flow1,390 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Highway K 99 south of the Kansas River floods if the levees fail.
- 19 ft
Low lying areas near the river flood from Manhattan to Belvue.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1951 | 30.56 ft | 400,000 cfs |
| May 29, 1903 | 29.3 ft | — |
| Jul 25, 1993 | 27.33 ft | 199,000 cfs |
More on Kansas River
UpstreamKansas River at Manhattan
DownstreamKansas River near Belvue
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