Kansas River at Lawrence
Critical Stages
15' - Action
18' - Flood
20' - Moderate
29' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:10 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 13.62 ft
Flow: 18.9 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:10 AM 12/16 | 13.62 | 18.9 |
| 8:05 AM 12/16 | 13.62 | 18.9 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 13.63 | 18.9 |
| 7:55 AM 12/16 | 13.63 | 18.9 |
| 7:50 AM 12/16 | 13.63 | 18.9 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 13.63 | 18.9 |
| 7:40 AM 12/16 | 13.63 | 18.9 |
| 7:35 AM 12/16 | 13.64 | 19 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 13.64 | 19 |
| 7:25 AM 12/16 | 13.64 | 19 |
| 7:20 AM 12/16 | 13.64 | 19 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 13.64 | 19 |
| 7:10 AM 12/16 | 13.64 | 19 |
| 7:05 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:55 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:50 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:40 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:35 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:25 AM 12/16 | 13.65 | 19.1 |
| 6:20 AM 12/16 | 13.66 | 19.2 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 13.66 | 19.2 |
| 2:10 PM 12/15 | 13.49 | 17.7 |
| 2:05 PM 12/15 | 13.48 | 17.7 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 13.48 | 17.7 |
| 1:55 PM 12/15 | 13.47 | 17.6 |
| 1:50 PM 12/15 | 13.47 | 17.6 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 13.48 | 17.7 |
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.
