Kansas River
Kansas. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 10,500 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC.
Latest Reading
10,500
cubic feet / second
79.2°F
water temperature (26.2°C)
9
USGS gauges
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC at gauge 06891080. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 06888990. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
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 |
Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).