What is the current flow on Kansas River?
Kansas River is currently flowing at 19,400 cfs at USGS gauge 06889000 as of Oct 4, 5:30 AM UTC.
Kansas River at Topeka Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
13.51 ft
Flow 19,400 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 5:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 19,400 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 2,010 cfs).
Flow
19,400 cfs
Gauge Height
13.51 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 221% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06889000 is a public stream gauge on Kansas River in Kansas. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
74° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
71° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Clear
78° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Kansas River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- SHUNGANUNGA C AT RICE RD, TOPEKA, KS · 1.6 mi
- SHUNGANUNGA C AT TOPEKA, KS · 3.2 mi
- SOLDIER C NR TOPEKA, KS · 4.6 mi
- SHUNGANUNGA C AT GAGE BLVD, TOPEKA, KS · 5.3 mi
- SB SHUNGANUNGA C AT SW 37TH ST, TOPEKA, KS · 5.7 mi
- SHUNGANUNGA C AT SW 29TH ST, TOPEKA, KS · 6.4 mi
- UNNAMED C NR KANSAS MUSEUM OF HISTORY, TOPEKA, KS · 6.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas River above or below normal right now?
Kansas River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 19,400 cfs, compared with a typical median of 2,010 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Kansas River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Kansas River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Kansas River?
Other gauges on Kansas River worth checking include KANSAS R AB TOPEKA WEIR AT TOPEKA, KS (3.6 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Kansas River?
The forecast for today near Kansas River is clear, with temperatures around 74°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Kansas River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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