Kansas River at Topeka, KS
Is Kansas River at Topeka, KS flooding right now?
Kansas River at Topeka, KS measured 5.87 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.87 ft
Streamflow
1,730 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 44 ft. The highest crest on record was 47.2 ft on Sat, Jun 1, 1844.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 44 ft | 38.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47.2 ft | 1844-06-01 |
| 40.8 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 34.97 ft | 1993-07-24 |
| 33.9 ft | 1951-06-30 |
| 33 ft | 1908-06-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Shunganunga C at Rice Rd, Topeka, KS | 1.6 mi | Shawnee County |
| Shunganunga C at Topeka, KS | 3.2 mi | Shawnee County |
| Kansas River above Topeka Weir at Topeka, KS | 3.6 mi | Shawnee County |
| Soldier C near Topeka, KS | 4.6 mi | Shawnee County |
| Shunganunga C at Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS | 5.3 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.