RIVER GAUGE · WAKARUSA RIVER
Wakarusa River at Wakarusa
Shawnee County, Kansas
Water level3.25 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft2,120 cfs
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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