KANSAS R AT LAWRENCE, KS
Is KANSAS R AT LAWRENCE, KS flooding right now?
No — KANSAS R AT LAWRENCE, KS is at -9.86 ft, 27.9 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 15 min ago.
Gauge height
-9.86 ft
Streamflow
4,860 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.9 ft on Mon, Jul 1, 1844.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 24.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 27.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 29.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 38.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.9 ft | 1844-07-01 |
| 29.9 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 28 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 26.8 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 25.1 ft | 1951-06-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| WAKARUSA R NR LAWRENCE, KS | 4.5 mi | Douglas County |
| KANSAS R AT LECOMPTON, KS | 9.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| DELAWARE R AT PERRY, KS | 11.6 mi | Jefferson County |
| KILL C AT 95TH ST NR DESOTO, KS | 13.9 mi | Johnson County |
| KANSAS R AT DESOTO, KS | 14.4 mi | Leavenworth County |
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