Kansas River at Lawrence, KS
Is Kansas River at Lawrence, KS flooding right now?
Kansas River at Lawrence, KS measured 13.86 ft on 2026-10-27 17:40:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.86 ft
Streamflow
6,690 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 15.1 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 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa River near Lawrence, KS | 4.5 mi | Douglas County |
| Kansas River at Lecompton, KS | 9.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| Delaware River at Perry, KS | 11.6 mi | Jefferson County |
| Kill C at 95Th St near Desoto, KS | 13.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Kansas River at Desoto, KS | 14.4 mi | Leavenworth 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.