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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued June 12 at 11:17AM CDT until June 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Jefferson. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - One round of thunderstorms is possible overnight tonight, with higher confidence in thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall is expected with both rounds of storms, resulting in a swath of rain totals between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

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 Watch issued June 13 at 3:14AM CDT until June 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In northeast Kansas, Jefferson. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are possible through the middle of the day then become likely this afternoon and evening. Heavy amounts of rain are possible with these this activity.

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.

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 12 at 8:39PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:45 PM

ESFTOP Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo 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: Marais Des Cygnes River near Quenemo Flood stage: 17.0 feet Maximum Forecast Stage: 18.4 feet at 1 AM Sunday Jun 14 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Flood Watch issued June 12 at 5:57PM CDT until June 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:57 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash 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, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Pettis and Platte. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Saturday through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight and again Saturday evening. A band of 2-4 inches of rainfall is possible tonight. Area that receive heavy rainfall tonight could see additional flash flooding concerns with storms Saturday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 13 at 4:11AM CDT until June 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:11 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash 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, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Pettis and Platte. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms with very heavy rain will continue this morning. Thunderstorms will become more widespread later this afternoon and evening. Areas that receive multiple rounds of heavy rain may experience flooding. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible in localized areas by tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.