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NORTHWEST 86TH STREET SHAWNEE COUNTY

BOAT LAUNCH
March 27, 2025
59°F 938 ft 39.20, -95.80

Special Weather Statement
None

At 1145 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Keats to 4 miles northeast of Council Grove Lake. Movement was east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. Reports of winds in excess of 50 mph were reported with the showers as they move through the area since 1130 PM. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Alma, Topeka, Maple Hill, Harveyville, Richland, Perry, Pleasant Grove, Eudora, Alta Vista, Wamego, Dwight, Lone Star, Rossville, Belvue, Hoyt, McLouth, Vinland, Overbrook, Auburn, and Valley Falls. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 307 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 154 and 205.


59°F

Overnight

79°F

Friday

18mph

Windspeed

57%

Humidity

The boat ramp named Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County is located in Topeka, Kansas. It is a public boat ramp that provides access to the Kansas River. The coordinates of the boat ramp are latitude: 39.20090103 and longitude: -95.8010788.

The boat ramp is relatively wide, with ample space for two vehicles to launch their boats simultaneously. It has a concrete surface and is maintained regularly by the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Department to ensure it remains in good condition for public use.

The Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County boat ramp services the Kansas River. This river is a tributary of the Missouri River and runs through the eastern part of the state of Kansas. The Kansas River is approximately 173 miles long, starting near Junction City and flowing eastward until it meets the Missouri River near Kansas City.

The boat ramp permits a variety of watercraft, including motorized boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. However, it is important to note that the specific watercraft allowed may vary depending on the current water conditions and other factors. Therefore, it is recommended to contact the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Department for the latest information on permitted watercraft before launching from the Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County boat ramp.

In conclusion, the Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County boat ramp is a public boat ramp located in Topeka, Kansas. It is relatively wide, has a concrete surface, and provides access to the Kansas River. The boat ramp permits a variety of watercraft, but the specific types of watercraft may vary depending on the current water conditions and other factors.

       

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