Delaware River (KS) near Muscotah
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 27.00 ft
- Record crest
- 36.50 ft1925
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 36.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 28.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 27.00 ft |
| Action | 22.00 ft |
- 37.20 ftThe surface of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware river is under water. Extensive flooding of roads and farmland is occurring.
- 34.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware River. Widespread flooding of secondary roads and agricultural land occurs.
- 27.00 ftThe 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 26% |
| Moderate flooding | 17% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
51 crests on NOAA’s list since 1925.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 1, 1925 | 36.50 ft |
| 2 | September 13, 1977 | 30.83 ft |
| 3 | October 11, 1973 | 30.53 ft |
| 4 | June 9, 1984 | 29.87 ft |
| 5 | June 5, 2026 | 29.72 ft |
| 6 | June 20, 2001 | 29.22 ft |
| 7 | September 14, 2016 | 29.21 ft |
| 8 | May 29, 2013 | 29.14 ft |
| 9 | September 18, 1986 | 28.95 ft |
| 10 | July 22, 1993 | 28.90 ft |
| 11 | July 5, 1993 | 28.76 ft |
| 12 | July 12, 2001 | 28.60 ft |
| 13 | November 9, 1977 | 28.50 ft |
| 14 | May 16, 1986 | 28.22 ft |
| 15 | June 28, 1999 | 28.22 ft |
| 16 | July 13, 1993 | 28.21 ft |
| 17 | September 22, 2010 | 28.17 ft |
| 18 | June 9, 1982 | 28.15 ft |
| 19 | May 27, 1996 | 28.11 ft |
| 20 | November 2, 1998 | 28.10 ft |
| 21 | May 13, 1995 | 28.09 ft |
| 22 | September 1, 1977 | 28.08 ft |
| 23 | May 7, 2007 | 28.03 ft |
| 24 | October 17, 1998 | 28.02 ft |
| 25 | July 23, 1993 | 27.98 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 5, 2026: 29.72 ft
- July 30, 2020: 27.87 ft
- August 30, 2019: 27.06 ft
- September 14, 2016: 29.21 ft
- April 27, 2016: 27.82 ft
- June 5, 2015: 27.75 ft
- May 29, 2013: 29.14 ft
- September 22, 2010: 28.17 ft
- April 27, 2009: 27.18 ft
- May 22, 2008: 27.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.