Whitewater River (KS) near Towanda
Butler County, Kansas
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What floods at each level
- 28 ft
Water level reaches about 2 ft on property 1 mile upstream, on east side of the river around River Valley Road. More extensive flooding of cropland can be expected. Many county roads in low areas will be inundated near the vicinity of the river.
- 25 ft
Flooding over cropland becomes more widespread. County roads flood at Southwest 40th Street on low spots near the river about 2 miles downstream of gage and along Southwest 60th Street just west of Fulton Road near the river located 4 miles south of Towanda. Further downstream, 5 miles south of Towanda, expect flooding across Southwest 70th Street near the river.
- 22 ft
The river will be out of its banks on both sides. West bank overflows impact cropland mainly in low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1998 | 30.54 ft | 80,600 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1979 | 29.73 ft | 58,400 cfs |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 28.8 ft | 31,400 cfs |
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