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 Warning issued June 5 at 6:35PM CDT until June 5 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 6:35 PM
Expires: Fri June 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Kansas, including the following county, Jefferson County. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 PM CDT, emergency management reported ongoing flooding in the warned area near the Delaware River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Valley Falls and Ozawkie.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued June 5 at 10:41PM CDT until June 6 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by previous rounds of excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Kansas, including the following county, Jefferson. * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1039 PM CDT, flooding along the Delaware River was ongoing. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Valley Falls and Ozawkie.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued June 5 at 1:08PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Kansas, including the following counties, Brown, Jackson, Marshall and Nemaha. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms from Thursday night into early Friday morning produced areas of 5-9 inches of rainfall in the watch area. Additional thunderstorms are expected to initially develop in southeastern Nebraska this evening. While there is some uncertainty in how far south these storms will move, if they make it into far northeast Kansas, there is high-end potential for another 1-2 inches of rain to fall where grounds are already well saturated.

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 5 at 12:55AM CDT until June 7 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Delaware River near Muscotah affecting Atchison County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Delaware River near Muscotah. * WHEN...From this morning to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The east approach to the County Road bridge over the Delaware River around 2.2 miles south of Muscotah is overtopped by flood waters. Flooding of low-lying pasture and cropland also occurs. At 34.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware River. Widespread flooding of secondary roads and agricultural land occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 33.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 27.0 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/.

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 5 at 12:01AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 12:01 AM
Expires: Sat June 6, 2026, 12:15 AM

ESFEAX Delaware River near Muscotah 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: Delaware River near Muscotah Flood stage: 27.0 feet Latest stage: 3.4 feet at 11 PM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 33.1 feet at 1 PM Friday Jun 05 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Fri Fri 1am 7am 1pm Delaware River Muscotah 27.0 3.4 Thu 11pm 7.3 29.7 33.1 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.