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Delaware River near Muscotah water level

River gauge, Delaware River, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.92ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
84.5 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 36.50 ft Minor floodstage 27.00 ft

History

History
2345ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 192345ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
-01020ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 19Minor flood stage-01020ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
-0102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-0102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-0102030ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-0102030ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

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 %.

RankLevelDate
136.50 ftJune 1, 1925
230.83 ftSeptember 13, 1977
330.53 ftOctober 11, 1973
429.87 ftJune 9, 1984
529.72 ftJune 5, 2026
629.22 ftJune 20, 2001
729.21 ftSeptember 14, 2016
829.14 ftMay 29, 2013
928.95 ftSeptember 18, 1986
1028.90 ftJuly 22, 1993

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 55%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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