Kansas River at Desoto, KS
Is Kansas River at Desoto, KS flooding right now?
Kansas River at Desoto, KS measured 5.06 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.9 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.06 ft
Streamflow
2,020 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.3 ft on Fri, Jul 13, 1951.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 20.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 27.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 30.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.3 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 27.54 ft | 1973-10-13 |
| 26.91 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 25.99 ft | 2007-05-08 |
| 23.97 ft | 2016-05-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kill C at 95Th St near Desoto, KS | 1.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Cedar C near Desoto, KS | 2.3 mi | Johnson County |
| Camp C at 95Th St near Desoto, KS | 2.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Cedar C at 95Th St near Desoto, KS | 3.2 mi | Johnson County |
| Cedar C below Olathe Lake near Olathe, KS | 8.2 mi | Johnson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.