Kansas River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:35 PM CDT at gauge 06891080. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 06888990. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Kansas River is measured
9 USGS gauges on Kansas River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on Kansas River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 06879100 | KANSAS R AT FORT RILEY, KS | — |
| 06887500 | KANSAS R AT WAMEGO, KS | Yes |
| 06888350 | KANSAS R NR BELVUE, KS | — |
| 06888990 | KANSAS R AB TOPEKA WEIR AT TOPEKA, KS | Yes |
| 06889000 | KANSAS R AT TOPEKA, KS | — |
| 06891000 | KANSAS R AT LECOMPTON, KS | — |
| 06891080 | KANSAS R AT LAWRENCE, KS | — |
| 06892350 | KANSAS R AT DESOTO, KS | Yes |
| 06892518 | KANSAS R NR LAKE QUIVIRA, KS | Yes |
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Where to stay near Kansas River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).