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Belvue, Kansas River

River level
11.55 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
16.00 ft
Flood stage
20.00 ft
Record crest
26.00 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BVUK1

Readings
122
Record crest
26.00 ft
Flood stage
20.00 ft
Moderate flood
28.00 ft
Major flood
33.00 ft

In brief

The Kansas River at Belvue, KS read 11.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.45 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge BVUK1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 16.00 ftMinor flooding 20.00 ftModerate flooding 28.00 ftMajor flooding 33.00 ft CURRENT 11.55 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 26.00 ft 1993-07-26
2 20.34 ft 1984-06-11
3 19.68 ft 2011-06-02
4 18.85 ft 1995-05-24
5 18.59 ft 1999-04-27
6 18.10 ft 1989-09-09
7 17.94 ft 2007-05-07
8 17.87 ft 1987-04-15

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 20.00 ft

    Minor lowland flooding occurs from Wamego to Topeka.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Other gauges on the Kansas River

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kansas River flooding at Belvue?

No. The Kansas River at Belvue is at 11.55 ft, 4.45 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Belvue?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 28 ft and major flooding 33 ft.

What is the highest the Kansas River has been at Belvue?

The highest crest on record is 26.0 ft, on 1993-07-26.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BVUK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06888350). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.