Kansas River near Lake Quivira, KS
USGS Site No: 06892518 • Kansas River • Johnson County, KS
Kansas River near Lake Quivira, KS on the Kansas River is currently at 8,450 cfs (Very High — 95th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 11.63 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 1,210 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 1,350 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 2,160 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 4,060 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 0 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 8,340 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 8,550 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 9,390 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 9,930 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 7,200 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 5,720 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 6,280 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 9,240 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 7,170 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 3,740 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2,450 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 1,750 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 2,010 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 2,000 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 7,010 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 7,280 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 8,120 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 7,180 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 4,800 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 4,480 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 7,870 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 8,660 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 8,700 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 7,200 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 4,590 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 2,120 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 2,120 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 2,300 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 2,740 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 3,890 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 06892518
- State
- KS
- County
- Johnson County
- Coordinates
- 39.0461, -94.7894
- Drainage Area
- 59,985 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 727.0
- HUC Code
- 10270104
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 23.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 26.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 33.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 38.0 ft
Currently 14.37 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
22,100 cfsJul 17, 2025
- Min discharge
-
736 cfsJan 25, 2026
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Mill C at Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KSHigh1.9 mi · 150 cfs
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Cedar C near Desoto, KSVery High8.6 mi · 151 cfs
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Indian C at Overland Park, KSHigh9.7 mi · 67 cfs
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Brush Creek at Ward Parkway IN Kansas City, MONormal9.9 mi · 3 cfs
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Missouri River Above Parkville, MONormal10.1 mi · 44,700 cfs