River stage
Augusta, Whitewater River
- River level
- 3.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Recent high
- 16.54 ft
- Recent low
- 3.46 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AGSK1
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Average
- 3.95 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.95 ft
In brief
The Whitewater River at Augusta, KS read 3.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.48 ft below action stage. That is unchanged from 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge AGSK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.95 ft | 1998-11-01 |
| 2 | 32.70 ft | 1979-06-08 |
| 3 | 31.00 ft | 1985-10-11 |
| 4 | 30.41 ft | 2009-04-27 |
| 5 | 30.08 ft | 2025-06-04 |
| 6 | 29.40 ft | 1993-05-09 |
| 7 | 29.23 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 8 | 27.83 ft | 2019-05-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Flooding of low lying areas can be expected, especially rural roads west of town approximately 1 mile.
- 24.00 ft
Flood waters begin to flow over Southwest 70th Street just east of the river bridge located 3 miles northwest of Augusta and flows across Southwest 60th Street near the river bridge located about 4 miles northwest of town.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural and low-lying areas can be anticipated. Several roads are inundated with flood waters especially on the west side of town.
- 32.00 ft
Major flooding can be expected as flood waters could spill over the levee on the west side of Augusta. The northwest portion of Augusta is isolated at this level with several homes in this area taking in abundant water.
- 35.00 ft
There may be a great possibility that downtown Augusta will be under 5 to 7 feet of water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Whitewater River flooding at Augusta?
No. The Whitewater River at Augusta is at 3.52 ft, 15.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Augusta?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Whitewater River has been at Augusta?
The highest crest on record is 34.95 ft, on 1998-11-01.
Is the Whitewater River high or low right now at Augusta?
At 3.52 ft it is higher than 16% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AGSK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07147190). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.