Whitewater River (KS) at Augusta
Critical Stages
19' - Action
21' - Flood
25' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 AM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.89 ft
Flow: 0.0419 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 3.9 | 0.0427 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 3.88 | 0.0412 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 3.88 | 0.0412 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 3.88 | 0.0412 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 3.89 | 0.0419 |
35' -
There may be a great possibility that downtown Augusta will be under 5 to 7 feet of water.
32' -
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.
30' -
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.
24' -
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.
21' -
Flooding of low lying areas can be expected, especially rural roads west of town approximately 1 mile.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1998 | 34.95 |
| Jun 8, 1979 | 32.7 |
| Oct 11, 1985 | 31 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 30.41 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 30.08 |
| May 9, 1993 | 29.4 |
| May 9, 2019 | 29.23 |
| May 25, 2019 | 27.83 |
| May 22, 2019 | 27.51 |
| Aug 27, 2005 | 27.18 |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 26.27 |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 26.12000083923 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 25.6 |
| Jun 23, 1977 | 25.29999923706 |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 25.15 |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 24.95 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 24.53 |
| Oct 9, 2003 | 24.47 |
| Jul 26, 2004 | 24.21 |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 23.79 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
