Major Flood
30 ft
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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
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
There may be a great possibility that downtown Augusta will be under 5 to 7 feet of water.
32 ft
Major flooding can be expected as flood waters could spill over the levee on the west side of Augusta. The northwest portion of Augusta is isolated at this level with several homes in this area taking in abundant water.
30 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural and low-lying areas can be anticipated. Several roads are inundated with flood waters especially on the west side of town.
24 ft
Flood waters begin to flow over Southwest 70th Street just east of the river bridge located 3 miles northwest of Augusta and flows across Southwest 60th Street near the river bridge located about 4 miles northwest of town.
21 ft
Flooding of low lying areas can be expected, especially rural roads west of town approximately 1 mile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 1998 | 34.95 ft | — |
| Jun 7, 1979 | 32.7 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 1985 | 31 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AGSK1
River
Whitewater River (KS)
County
Butler, KS
Coordinates
37.6797°N, 96.9964°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Whitewater River (KS) at Augusta?
The Whitewater River (KS) at Augusta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07147190) 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 Whitewater River (KS) at Augusta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Whitewater River (KS) at Augusta is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Whitewater River (KS) rises?
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Where is the Whitewater River (KS) at Augusta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butler County, Kansas at coordinates 37.6797°N, 96.9964°W. USGS site number: 07147190. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.