Delaware River near Muscotah water level
River gauge, Delaware River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 84.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Delaware River near Muscotah, where the gauge shows 2.92 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.70 ft, based on 39 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.22 ft above typical. It is 24.08 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.39 ft, a difference of +0.53 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.88 ft – 20.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.70 ft0.22 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.95 ft – 4.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.39 ft+0.53 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.88 ft – 20.96 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.22 ft – 28.50 ft
- Highest on record
- 36.50 ftJune 1, 1925
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 27.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 37.20 ft
- The surface of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware river is under water. Extensive flooding of roads and farmland is occurring.
- 34.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the 262nd Road bridge over the Delaware River. Widespread flooding of secondary roads and agricultural land occurs.
- 27.00 ft
- 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.
- 2.92 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 26 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.50 ft | June 1, 1925 |
| 2 | 30.83 ft | September 13, 1977 |
| 3 | 30.53 ft | October 11, 1973 |
| 4 | 29.87 ft | June 9, 1984 |
| 5 | 29.72 ft | June 5, 2026 |
| 6 | 29.22 ft | June 20, 2001 |
| 7 | 29.21 ft | September 14, 2016 |
| 8 | 29.14 ft | May 29, 2013 |
| 9 | 28.95 ft | September 18, 1986 |
| 10 | 28.90 ft | July 22, 1993 |
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 at PerryRiver gauge, Delaware River | 32.61 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 32 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at AtchisonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.07 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 22 mi |
| Soldier Creek near CorningRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 6.25 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Stranger Creek at EastonRiver gauge, Stranger Creek | 2.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 26 mi |
| Soldier Creek near DeliaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.64 ft | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Perry Lake near PerryLake, Perry Lake | 894.08 ft | Very high | −0.16 ft | 29 mi |
| Soldier Creek near TopekaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 0.30 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Kansas River at TopekaRiver gauge, Kansas River | 12.16 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 32 mi |
| Kansas River above Topeka Weir at TopekaRiver gauge, Kansas River | 14,500 cfs | High | −200.0 cfs | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Delaware River near Muscotah higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.53 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.39 ft.
What is flood stage for the Delaware River near Muscotah?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 24.08 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Delaware River near Muscotah in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.95 ft and 4.12 ft, based on 39 years of records.
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 near Muscotah today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Delaware River near Muscotah rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Delaware River near Muscotah normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06890100(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.52139, -95.53276(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 | 2.92 ft | 2026-10-19 02:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 84.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Delaware River near Muscotah (usgs:06890100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/delaware-river-near-muscotah
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