Is the Whitewater River flooding?

Kansas · 2 gauges · Kansas river levels

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.

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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 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.

Drains 426 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,232 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Whitewater River at Towanda, KSNo flooding1.60 ft22 ft
Whitewater River at Augusta, KSNo flooding3.48 ft21 ft
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.