Is the Caney River flooding?
The Caney River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Caney River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Caney River near Elgin, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 42.35 ft on 3 October 1986, carrying 104,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1939 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.45 ft, 40.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney River near Cedar Vale, KS | No current data | — | — | — |
| Caney River near Elgin, KS | No flood stage defined | 1.45 ft | — |