RIVER GAUGE · KANSAS RIVER
Kansas River near Belvue
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Water level6.28 ft
Flow1,670 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood28 ft
Major flood33 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs from Wamego to Topeka.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1993 | 26 ft | 170,000 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1984 | 20.34 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 19.68 ft | 75,200 cfs |
More on Kansas River
UpstreamKansas River at Wamego
DownstreamKansas River at Topeka
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