River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LWRK1
In brief
The Kansas River at Lawrence, KS read 13.84 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.16 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LWRK1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.90 ft | 1844-07-01 |
| 2 | 29.90 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 3 | 28.00 ft | 1903-05-31 |
| 4 | 26.80 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 5 | 25.10 ft | 1951-06-23 |
| 6 | 24.80 ft | 1908-06-09 |
| 7 | 24.00 ft | 1951-06-30 |
| 8 | 23.40 ft | 1943-06-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Burcham Park on the south side of the river begins to flood.
Lowlands outside of the levee on the north side of the river begin to flood. Burcham Park is closed due to flooding on the south side of the river.
Sandbagging of the City of Lawrence Waste Water Treatment Plant is necessary.
The City of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Plant is shut down.
Water enters the first floor of the Lawrence Riverfront Mall.
The city of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment building is flooded.
Flood waters reach the top of the levee on north side of the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Kansas River at Lawrence is at 13.84 ft, 1.16 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
The highest crest on record is 29.9 ft, on 1844-07-01.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LWRK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06891080). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.