Kansas River at Lawrence

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 3:23 AM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 34 - Flood waters reach the top of the levee on north side of the river.
  • 32.3 - The city of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment building is flooded.
  • 28 - Water enters the first floor of the Lawrence Riverfront Mall.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.9742, -95.2358
RFC MBRFC
State KS
WFO TOP
County Douglas
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06891080

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 18.17 ft on 08-31-2019
2. 20.74 ft on 06-24-2019
3. 18.42 ft on 05-31-2019
4. 18.57 ft on 05-27-2019
5. 18.79 ft on 05-22-2019

Historic Crests

1. 29.90 ft on 07-13-1951
2. 29.90 ft on 07-01-1844
3. 28.00 ft on 05-31-1903
4. 26.80 ft on 07-27-1993
5. 25.10 ft on 06-23-1951

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 828.98 ft
moderate Flooding 819.98 ft
minor Flooding 817.98 ft
action 814.98 ft
Latest Value 807.58 ft
Gauge Zero 799.98 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Topeka
1116 NE Strait Ave.
Topeka, KS 66616-1698
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