River stage
Delaware River (KS)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Delaware River (KS) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Delaware River levels, gauge by gauge
The Delaware River is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Muscotah | 3.07 ft | normal, falling |
| Perry Lake | 895.65 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Delaware River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Muscotah, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY) different river, same name
- Kansas River 10 gauges
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) 1 gauge
- Indian Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Blue River (KS, MO) 5 gauges
- Mill Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (KS) 3 gauges
- Big Blue River (KS, NE) 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Delaware River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Delaware River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Delaware River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Muscotah is at 3.07 ft; Perry Lake is at 895.65 ft.
Where is the Delaware River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Delaware River in Kansas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.