Kansas River near Lake Quivira
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Johnson County, Kansas on the Kansas River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06892518, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
38 ft
Moderate Flood
33 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Kaw Drive begins to flood between 57th and 61st. In addition, flooding affects a trailer park roughly six miles downstream of the gage.
33 ft
Flooding affects a concrete buisness downstream of Turner Bridge.
30 ft
Flooding approaches a car lot approximately a mile downstream of the gage.
27 ft
A gravel operation downstream of the gage begins to flood.
26 ft
Low-lying areas near the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2016 | 28.14 ft | 109,000 cfs |
| May 27, 2016 | 28.14 ft | 109,000 cfs |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 27.95 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 27.95 ft | 107,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kansas River near Lake Quivira?
The Kansas River near Lake Quivira gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06892518) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Kansas River near Lake Quivira?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kansas River near Lake Quivira is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kansas River rises?
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Where is the Kansas River near Lake Quivira gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Kansas at coordinates 39.0461°N, 94.7894°W. USGS site number: 06892518. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of US Geological Service
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.