RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River at Leavenworth
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Water level5.26 ft
Flow44,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1993 | 35.34 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 31.31 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 2011 | 30.8 ft | — |
Flood map
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