KANSAS R AT LECOMPTON, KS
Is KANSAS R AT LECOMPTON, KS flooding right now?
No — KANSAS R AT LECOMPTON, KS is at 4.24 ft, 12.8 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 63 min ago.
Gauge height
4.24 ft
Streamflow
4,060 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.23 ft on Fri, Jul 13, 1951.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.8 ft | 19.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.23 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 27.9 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 24.65 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 22.73 ft | 1973-10-12 |
| 21.88 ft | 2007-05-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| DELAWARE R AT PERRY, KS | 1.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| KANSAS R AT LAWRENCE, KS | 9.9 mi | Douglas County |
| WAKARUSA R NR LAWRENCE, KS | 11.7 mi | Douglas County |
| SHUNGANUNGA C AT RICE RD, TOPEKA, KS | 12.8 mi | Shawnee County |
| KANSAS R AT TOPEKA, KS | 14.2 mi | Shawnee County |
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