Is the Wakarusa River flooding?
The Wakarusa River is tracked by 3 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 Wakarusa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 Wakarusa River near Lawrence, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.59 ft on 12 July 1951, carrying 24,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (89 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.46 ft, 27.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa River at Wakarusa, KS | No flooding | 2.53 ft | 15 ft | |
| Wakarusa River near Lawrence, KS | No flooding | 4.46 ft | 23 ft | |
| Wakarusa River near Richland, KS | No flood stage defined | 3.55 ft | — |