River stage
Ft. Riley, Kansas River
- River level
- 7.81 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.95 ft
- Recent high
- 11.72 ft
- Recent low
- 4.76 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTRK1
- 30-day change
- +3.03 ft
- Average
- 6.58 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.50 ft
In brief
The Kansas River at Ft. Riley, KS read 7.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.19 ft below action stage. That is 3.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FTRK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.50 ft | 1951-07-01 |
| 2 | 34.50 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 3 | 27.93 ft | 1993-07-26 |
| 4 | 23.74 ft | 1973-10-14 |
| 5 | 20.82 ft | 2019-07-07 |
| 6 | 18.80 ft | 1999-05-24 |
| 7 | 18.46 ft | 1971-05-23 |
| 8 | 18.31 ft | 1967-10-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Lowland areas near the river flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kansas River flooding at Ft. Riley?
No. The Kansas River at Ft. Riley is at 7.81 ft, 9.19 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ft. Riley?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 26 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Kansas River has been at Ft. Riley?
The highest crest on record is 34.5 ft, on 1951-07-01.
Is the Kansas River high or low right now at Ft. Riley?
At 7.81 ft it is higher than 74% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FTRK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06879100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.