Kansas River at Lecompton, KS
Is Kansas River at Lecompton, KS flooding right now?
Kansas River at Lecompton, KS measured 2.89 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 14.1 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.89 ft
Streamflow
2,230 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 | 10.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.8 ft | 20.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 24.1 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 River at Perry, KS | 1.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| Kansas River at Lawrence, KS | 9.9 mi | Douglas County |
| Wakarusa River near Lawrence, KS | 11.7 mi | Douglas County |
| Shunganunga C at Rice Rd, Topeka, KS | 12.8 mi | Shawnee County |
| Kansas River at Topeka, KS | 14.2 mi | Shawnee 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.