Kansas River at Lawrence
Critical Stages
15' - Action
18' - Flood
20' - Moderate
29' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:10 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 13.5 ft
Flow: 17.8 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM 12/17 | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| 12:05 AM 12/17 | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 13.49 | 17.7 |
| 11:55 PM 12/16 | 13.49 | 17.7 |
| 11:50 PM 12/16 | 13.48 | 17.7 |
| 11:45 PM 12/16 | 13.48 | 17.7 |
| 11:40 PM 12/16 | 13.48 | 17.7 |
| 11:35 PM 12/16 | 13.47 | 17.6 |
| 11:30 PM 12/16 | 13.46 | 17.5 |
| 11:25 PM 12/16 | 13.47 | 17.6 |
| 11:20 PM 12/16 | 13.46 | 17.5 |
| 11:15 PM 12/16 | 13.46 | 17.5 |
| 11:10 PM 12/16 | 13.45 | 17.5 |
| 11:05 PM 12/16 | 13.45 | 17.5 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 13.44 | 17.4 |
| 10:55 PM 12/16 | 13.44 | 17.4 |
| 10:50 PM 12/16 | 13.44 | 17.4 |
| 10:45 PM 12/16 | 13.44 | 17.4 |
| 10:40 PM 12/16 | 13.44 | 17.4 |
| 10:35 PM 12/16 | 13.43 | 17.3 |
| 10:30 PM 12/16 | 13.43 | 17.3 |
| 10:25 PM 12/16 | 13.42 | 17.3 |
| 10:20 PM 12/16 | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| 10:15 PM 12/16 | 13.41 | 17.2 |
| 10:10 PM 12/16 | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| 10:05 PM 12/16 | 13.39 | 17.1 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 13.39 | 17.1 |
| 9:55 PM 12/16 | 13.39 | 17.1 |
| 9:50 PM 12/16 | 13.39 | 17.1 |
| 9:45 PM 12/16 | 13.37 | 16.9 |
34' -
Flood waters reach the top of the levee on north side of the river.
32.3' -
The city of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment building is flooded.
28' -
Water enters the first floor of the Lawrence Riverfront Mall.
27.3' -
The City of Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Plant is shut down.
21.3' -
Sandbagging of the City of Lawrence Waste Water Treatment Plant is necessary.
18' -
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.
15' -
Burcham Park on the south side of the river begins to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1951 | 29.9 |
| Jul 1, 1844 | 29.9 |
| May 31, 1903 | 28 |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 26.8 |
| Jun 23, 1951 | 25.1 |
| Jun 9, 1908 | 24.8 |
| Jun 30, 1951 | 24 |
| Jun 18, 1943 | 23.4 |
| Jun 26, 1951 | 23.3 |
| Apr 24, 1944 | 22.8 |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 22.2 |
| Apr 17, 1945 | 22 |
| Jul 1, 1904 | 22 |
| Jun 6, 1935 | 21.6 |
| Jul 20, 1950 | 21.5 |
| Sep 6, 1951 | 21.3 |
| May 24, 1995 | 21.05 |
| Jun 11, 1941 | 21 |
| Jun 11, 1943 | 21 |
| Oct 11, 1941 | 20.8 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
