Major Flood
24 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Major flooding occurs with most homes and businesses in Wakarusa affected by flood waters. Farm field on the downstream north bank floods. Jordan Road north of the gage begins to flood.
23 ft
Buildings north of the river begin to flood on the first floor. Flood waters reach the southwest corner of the parking lot near the chiropratic office.
22.5 ft
Flood waters begin moving north in a low depression area toward homes.
15 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the Wakarusa 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2007 | 28.6 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 22.14 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 19.88 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WRWK1
River
Wakarusa River
County
Shawnee, KS
Coordinates
38.8817°N, 95.6969°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wakarusa River at Wakarusa?
The Wakarusa River at Wakarusa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06891200) 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 Wakarusa River at Wakarusa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wakarusa River at Wakarusa is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wakarusa River rises?
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Where is the Wakarusa River at Wakarusa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawnee County, Kansas at coordinates 38.8817°N, 95.6969°W. USGS site number: 06891200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.