Streamflow levels across
Kansas
are currently
22.0% of normal, with the
Kansas R At Desoto
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
1150cfs and gauge stage of 4.22 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Verdigris R At Independence
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
16.02%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
420cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Cedar C Nr Desoto, currently reporting a stage of
57.25ft.
The
Neosho R At Burlington
in the
Upper Neosho
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
394cfs, about
-50.73% of normal.
Surface Flow Characteristics
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.
Streamgauge Profile
Statewide Warnings & Alerts
KIT CARSON COUNTY; CHEYENNE; WALLACE; GREELEY
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
HAMILTON; KEARNY; STANTON; GRANT; MORTON; STEVENS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as ...
Rivers of Kansas
Watersheds of Kansas
Popular Whitewater Destinations
| River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
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