Water Temperature of the Kansas River in Topeka, KS
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 9:15 AM 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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Weather for Topeka, Kansas
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 86°F
L: 69°F

Tue
H: 91°F
L: 73°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 67°F

Thu
H: 90°F
L: 57°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 AM
Moonset: 1:37 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:02 AM - 9:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:07 PM - 2:37 PM1:07 AM - 2:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 8 at 2:00AM CDT until June 9 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Mon June 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Flood Watch issued June 8 at 12:58PM CDT until June 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud and Ottawa. In northeast Kansas, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected to track across north central KS and into parts of eastern KS this evening and late tonight. Heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, leading to localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches where grounds are already saturated from recent heavy rain.
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 8 at 12:42PM CDT until June 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 12:42 PM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Atchison KS, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Miami and Wyandotte and west central Missouri, including the following areas, Clay, Jackson and Platte. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a chance for isolate storms this afternoon, and a complex of storms is likely tonight. Additional storms will have the capability of producing heavy rainfall. - 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 Warning issued June 8 at 8:55AM CDT until June 10 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 8:55 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 9:00 AM
...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Stranger Creek at Easton affecting Atchison and Leavenworth Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stranger Creek at Easton. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water enters low-lying fields south of Easton. At 18.0 feet, 1st street in Easton and 231st street north and south of Easton begin to flood. At 19.5 feet, Highway 192 just east of Easton is closed due to swift current of water over the road. At 20.0 feet, All roads out of Easton except for highway 192 west of 231st street in Easton are closed. In addition, water covers Millwood Road, 3 miles north of Easton. Water depth is 6 inches across the eastbound lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 18.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Heat Advisory issued June 8 at 9:24AM CDT until June 9 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 9:24 AM
Expires: Mon June 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 AM
Moonset: 1:37 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:02 AM - 9:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:07 PM - 2:37 PM1:07 AM - 2:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 5:27 AM
Moonset: 2:45 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM4:57 AM - 7:27 AM
Minor Periods
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM1:31 AM - 3:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 AM
Moonset: 3:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:33 AM - 11:03 AM8:10 PM - 10:40 PM
Minor Periods
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM1:55 AM - 3:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:03 PM - 11:33 PM9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 10:50 AM
Moonset: 6:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:20 AM - 12:50 AM
Minor Periods
5:58 PM - 7:28 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
