Kansas River at Fort Riley, KS
Is Kansas River at Fort Riley, KS flooding right now?
Kansas River at Fort Riley, KS measured 4.76 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.2 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.76 ft
Streamflow
386 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.5 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 1951.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 28.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.5 ft | 1951-07-01 |
| 34.5 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 27.93 ft | 1993-07-26 |
| 23.74 ft | 1973-10-14 |
| 20.82 ft | 2019-07-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River at Junction City, KS | 3.6 mi | Geary County |
| Lyon C near Junction City, KS | 9.2 mi | Geary County |
| Kings C near Manhattan, KS | 9.6 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS | 11.0 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Keats, KS | 11.2 mi | Riley 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.