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

Flood Watch issued April 1 at 11:49PM CDT until April 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

* 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, Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Linn MO, Livingston, Macon, Pettis, Platte, Randolph, Ray and Saline. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * 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... - Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will continue through early Thursday morning across much of central Missouri and far eastern Kansas. Flash flooding has already been reported in some areas, with more flooding expected in the watch area, especially in central Missouri, overnight. - 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.

Flood Advisory issued April 2 at 12:46AM CDT until April 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 12:46 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of west central Missouri, including the following counties, Cass, Jackson and Johnson. * WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warrensburg, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Greenwood, Knob Noster, Holden, Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, East Lynne, Kingsville, Baldwin Park, Whiteman Afb, Centerview, Strasburg, Gunn City, Pittsville and Fayetteville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Warning issued April 1 at 10:06AM CDT until April 4 at 4:14PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 10:06 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson, Cass and Henry Counties. Blackwater River at Valley City affecting Johnson and Pettis Counties. Lamine River near Otterville affecting Cooper County. Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County. .Thunderstorms producing moderate to heavy rainfall are expected to overspread the region tonight. The forecast rainfall amounts for the next 24 hours are incorporated into these river forecasts. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood. At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 22.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 1 at 11:03PM CDT until April 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 11:03 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 3:00 AM

At 1103 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. There are numerous roads flooded in Bates County from the heavy rainfall the past couple of hours. Between 1.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Warrensburg, Clinton, Butler, Holden, Adrian, Garden City, Rich Hill, Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Whiteman Air Force Base, Archie, Linn Valley, Leeton, Urich, Montrose, Creighton, Hume, Chilhowee and Blue Mound.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Warning issued April 1 at 11:39PM CDT until April 3 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... South Grand River at Urich affecting Henry, Cass and Bates Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Grand River at Urich. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, flooding occurs across locations within 0.5 to 1.5 miles of the river. Areas affected include low lying pastures along with cropland and secondary roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 25.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.