Wakarusa River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Wakarusa River Levels

March 29 2024

26 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-2.0 cfs (-13.33%) since yesterday
21.49% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Wakarusa River was last observed at 13 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 26 acre-ft of water today; about 21% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 61 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-06-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 2,460 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Wakarusa R Nr Richland reporting a streamflow rate of 13 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence with a gauge stage of 4.29 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Wakarusa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 898 ft, the Wakarusa R Nr Richland.

Last Updated 2024-03-29
Streamflow 13.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 21.49%
Maximum 2,460.0 cfs
2023-06-02

About the wakarusa river


The Wakarusa River is a 80-mile-long tributary of the Kansas River, located in eastern Kansas. The river's headwaters are located in Douglas County, and it flows through Shawnee and Osage Counties before joining the Kansas River. The river has a history of flooding, which has been mitigated through the construction of various reservoirs and dams, including the Clinton Lake and the Pomona Lake. The river's hydrology has been affected by agricultural practices, such as the conversion of wetlands to farmland, and by urban expansion. The river is important for recreational activities, including fishing and boating, and for agricultural uses, such as irrigation and livestock watering. However, water quality and quantity issues have been a concern for these uses.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wakarusa R Nr Richland
USGS 06891260
13 cfs 3.64 ft -13.33
Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence
USGS 06891500
12 cfs 4.29 ft -3.88

Peak Annual Discharge

Wakarusa River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Wakarusa River Year Over Year Discharge


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