Whitewater River at Towanda, KS
Is Whitewater River at Towanda, KS flooding right now?
Whitewater River at Towanda, KS measured 1.60 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.4 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.60 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.54 ft on Sun, Nov 1, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 26.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.54 ft | 1998-11-01 |
| 29.73 ft | 1979-06-08 |
| 28.66 ft | 2025-06-04 |
| 28.5 ft | 1985-10-11 |
| 28.21 ft | 1985-10-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock C near Potwin, KS | 4.7 mi | Butler County |
| Whitewater River at Augusta, KS | 8.1 mi | Butler County |
| Wb Walnut River near El Dorado, KS | 9.2 mi | Butler County |
| Walnut River at Hwy 54 E of El Dorado, KS | 9.6 mi | Butler County |
| McConnell C at 47th St, Wichita, KS | 18.8 mi | Sedgwick 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.