KANSAS FLOW REPORT

December 21 2024

Streamflow levels across Kansas are currently 25.0% of normal, with the Kansas R At Desoto reporting the highest discharge in the state with 1040cfs and gauge stage of 3.86 ft. Meanwhile, the Big Blue R Nr Manhattan is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 18.22% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 519cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Cedar C Nr Desoto, currently reporting a stage of 57.25ft. The Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth in the Lower Cottonwood watershed is surging for this time of year at 235cfs, about 6.35% of normal.


About Kansas



Kansas has a sub-humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, receiving an average annual precipitation of 31 inches. The major rivers are the Kansas, Arkansas, and Republican, with their tributaries forming a network of smaller streams. The state is not heavily dammed, and major reservoirs are primarily located in the eastern part of the state. The state's hydrology is dominated by the Ogallala Aquifer, which supplies water to agriculture, industry, and municipalities. Snowpack is generally low in Kansas due to its location in the Great Plains. Flash floods and droughts are the primary hydrologic hazards in the state, often resulting from intense rainfall events or prolonged periods of low precipitation.

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