Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.15 ft
Water overtops the levee north of Fort Leavenworth.
23.4 ft
The Hildebrandt Island north of Fort Leavenworth begins to flood and families in this area need to evacuate.
22.3 ft
Water enters Riverfront Park in Leavenworth. In addition, 2nd Street at the waste water treatment plant is closed due to high water. Persons should vacate the park to avoid the loss of life and property.
20 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along the east and west banks of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1993 | 35.34 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 31.31 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 2011 | 30.8 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LEVK1
River
Missouri River
County
Leavenworth, KS
Coordinates
39.3270°N, 94.9096°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Leavenworth?
The Missouri River at Leavenworth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06820475) 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 Missouri River at Leavenworth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Leavenworth is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River at Leavenworth to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Missouri River at Leavenworth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas at coordinates 39.3270°N, 94.9096°W. USGS site number: 06820475. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS, Leavenworth, and Lansing, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.