Wakarusa River at Wakarusa
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 28.60 ft2007
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftMajor flooding occurs with most homes and businesses in Wakarusa affected by flood waters. Farm field on the downstream north bank floods. Jordan Road north of the gage begins to flood.
- 23.00 ftBuildings north of the river begin to flood on the first floor. Flood waters reach the southwest corner of the parking lot near the chiropratic office.
- 22.50 ftFlood waters begin moving north in a low depression area toward homes.
- 15.00 ftMinor flooding occurs along the Wakarusa River.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 2007.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8, 2007 | 28.60 ft |
| 2 | August 30, 2019 | 22.14 ft |
| 3 | April 27, 2016 | 19.88 ft |
| 4 | June 5, 2015 | 19.80 ft |
| 5 | May 24, 2015 | 18.56 ft |
| 6 | May 27, 2016 | 18.27 ft |
| 7 | July 1, 2024 | 17.54 ft |
| 8 | August 22, 2017 | 17.17 ft |
| 9 | May 8, 2019 | 17.02 ft |
| 10 | June 23, 2019 | 16.77 ft |
| 11 | June 10, 2014 | 16.68 ft |
| 12 | May 21, 2019 | 16.46 ft |
| 13 | June 4, 2025 | 16.29 ft |
| 14 | May 31, 2023 | 16.12 ft |
| 15 | May 27, 2021 | 15.61 ft |
| 16 | April 24, 2020 | 12.68 ft |
| 17 | May 25, 2022 | 10.44 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 4, 2025: 16.29 ft
- July 1, 2024: 17.54 ft
- May 31, 2023: 16.12 ft
- May 25, 2022: 10.44 ft
- May 27, 2021: 15.61 ft
- April 24, 2020: 12.68 ft
- August 30, 2019: 22.14 ft
- June 23, 2019: 16.77 ft
- May 21, 2019: 16.46 ft
- May 8, 2019: 17.02 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. 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. 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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.