Is the Republican River flooding?

Kansas · 5 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Republican River is tracked by 5 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 Republican River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 5 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.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Republican River at Clay Center, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.74 ft on 3 June 1935, carrying 195,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.31 ft, 19.4 ft below that record.

Drains 24,542 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,160 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Republican River near Hardy, NENo flooding0.63 ft11 ft
Republican River at Scandia, KSNo flooding0.66 ft10 ft
Republican River at Concordia, KSNo flooding4.40 ft15 ft
Republican River at Clay Center, KSNo flooding6.31 ft15 ft
Republican River at Junction City, KSNo current data
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.