Is the Whitewater River flooding?
The Whitewater 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 Whitewater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 Whitewater River at Towanda, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.54 ft on 1 November 1998, carrying 80,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1962 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.60 ft, 28.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River at Towanda, KS | No flooding | 1.60 ft | 22 ft | |
| Whitewater River at Augusta, KS | No flooding | 3.48 ft | 21 ft |