RIVER GAUGE · WAKARUSA RIVER
Wakarusa River near Lawrence
Douglas County, Kansas
Water level5.36 ft
Flow128 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood23 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood45 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
River reaches a width of a half mile and continues to spread over cultivated fields.
- 25 ft
Road 1150 East floods.
- 23 ft
Minor low land flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1951 | 31.59 ft | 24,200 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1973 | 31.01 ft | 8,210 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1967 | 30.86 ft | 2,280 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 3.4
River approaches zero flow.
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