Water Temperature of the Kansas River in Topeka, KS
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT
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Station Name: KANSAS R AT TOPEKA WATER PLANT, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 883 feet
Nearest Address:
3298 NW Water Works Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
Shawnee County
GPS Coordinates: 39.07194435, -95.7163715
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Neosho River, Neosho Rapids, KS (51 mi)
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Tomahawk Creek, Overland Park, KS (58.9 mi)
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Missouri River, St. Joseph, MO (65.7 mi)
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Weather for Topeka, Kansas
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 92°F
L: 67°F

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 73°F

Mon
H: 89°F
L: 77°F

Tue
H: 90°F
L: 76°F

Wed
H: 90°F
L: 75°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:58 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Hydrologic Outlook issued June 27 at 2:22AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 2:22 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 2:30 AM
ESFTOP Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids 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: Neosho River Near Neosho Rapids Flood stage: 22.0 feet Latest stage: 18.8 feet at 130 AM Saturday Maximum Forecast Stage: 22.5 feet at 1 PM Saturday Jun 27 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 1:17AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 1:17 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 105 or higher possible. Additionally, overnight low temperatures will be in the mid and upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 27 at 7:40AM CDT until June 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 7:40 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 3:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than half a mile in dense fog. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 7:40AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 7:40 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 3:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than half a mile in dense fog. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 12:13PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 8:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105-110F expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to midnight CDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long duration heat will impact the region with poor heat relief during the overnight hours.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:58 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:07 AM - 1:37 PM
Minor Periods
7:54 PM - 9:24 PM3:56 AM - 5:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 12:50 AM
Moonset: 5:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:20 AM - 2:50 AM11:58 AM - 2:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM4:47 AM - 6:17 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 1:41 AM
Moonset: 6:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:11 AM - 3:41 AM12:49 AM - 3:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:21 PM - 10:51 PM5:45 AM - 7:15 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 2:31 AM
Moonset: 7:16 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:01 AM - 4:31 AM1:37 PM - 4:07 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 PM - 11:25 PM6:46 AM - 8:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
