Station Name: KANSAS R AT DESOTO, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 794 feet

Nearest Address:
Wyandotte St
De Soto, KS 66052
Leavenworth County

GPS Coordinates: 38.9833375, -94.9646893

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 5:02PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:02 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

FFWEAX The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Johnson County in east central Kansas... Wyandotte County in northeastern Kansas... Southern Clay County in west central Missouri... Western Jackson County in west central Missouri... Southeastern Platte County in west central Missouri... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Independence, Lee's Summit, Shawnee, Blue Springs, Lenexa, Leawood, Raytown, Liberty, Gladstone, Grandview, Prairie Village, Merriam, Mission, Bonner Springs, Parkville, Edwardsville and North Kansas City.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:51PM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:51 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri, including the following areas, Bates, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Cooper, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray and Saline. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong cold front moving into the region this afternoon and evening will be the focus for widespread thunderstorm development. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. With recent rains across the region, areas receiving the heaviest rainfall this afternoon and evening may see localized instances of flash flooding. Additionally, thunderstorms may train over the same areas during the evening, particularly near and south of U.S. Highway 50. Should this setup materialize, several instances of flash flooding and river flooding may occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 5:43PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:43 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

TORNADO WATCH 130 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ANDERSON COFFEY FRANKLIN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BURLINGTON, GARNETT, LEBO, AND OTTAWA.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM

ESFEAX Big Creek at Blairstown This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Big Creek at Blairstown Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 17.1 feet at 8 PM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 22.7 feet at 7 AM Saturday Apr 18 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM

ESFEAX South Grand River at Urich This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: South Grand River at Urich Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 8.7 feet at 8 PM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 24.4 feet at 7 PM Saturday Apr 18 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.