Kansas River at Manhattan, KS
Is Kansas River at Manhattan, KS flooding right now?
No — Kansas River at Manhattan, KS is at 8.91 ft, 9.1 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 22 min ago.
Gauge height
8.91 ft
Streamflow
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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 | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 33.1 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 River near Manhattan, KS | 4.4 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS | 4.8 mi | Riley County |
| Kings C near Manhattan, KS | 5.4 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Keats, KS | 8.8 mi | Riley County |
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