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SwedenDelaware River at Perry water level
River gauge, Delaware River, Kansas, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Delaware River at Perry at 32.65 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 32.62 ft – 33.05 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Delaware River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware River near MuscotahRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.92 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 32 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas River at LecomptonRiver gauge, Kansas River | 8.05 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Perry Lake near PerryLake, Perry Lake | 894.20 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Clinton Lake near LawrenceLake, Clinton Lake | 876.82 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Kansas River at LawrenceRiver gauge, Kansas River | 13.75 ft | Normal | +18.94 ft | 12 mi |
| Kansas River at TopekaRiver gauge, Kansas River | 12.25 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Wakarusa River near LawrenceRiver gauge, Wakarusa River | 4.26 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| Shunganunga Creek at TopekaRiver gauge, Shunganunga Creek | 4.30 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Wakarusa River near RichlandRiver gauge, Wakarusa River | 29.6 cfs | High | +4.3 cfs | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Delaware River at Perry today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 32.65 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Delaware River at Perry rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Delaware River at Perry normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06890900(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.07500, -95.40386(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 32.65 ft | 2026-10-18 08:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Delaware River at Perry (usgs:06890900). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/delaware-river-at-perry
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer