KANSAS R AT MANHATTAN, KS
Is KANSAS R AT MANHATTAN, KS flooding right now?
No — KANSAS R AT MANHATTAN, KS is at 6.01 ft, 12.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 20 min ago.
Gauge height
6.01 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 40 ft on Sat, Jun 1, 1844.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 36.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40 ft | 1844-06-01 |
| 33.39 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 29.92 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 29.84 ft | 1951-07-15 |
| 26.76 ft | 1951-06-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| WILDCAT C AT SETH CHILDS RD, MANHATTAN, KS | 3.1 mi | Riley County |
| BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN, KS | 4.4 mi | Riley County |
| WILDCAT C AT SCENIC DRIVE, MANHATTAN, KS | 4.8 mi | Riley County |
| KINGS C NR MANHATTAN, KS | 5.4 mi | Riley County |
| WILDCAT C AT KEATS, KS | 8.8 mi | Riley County |
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