River KS MO

Wakarusa River

Kansas • 38.8912, -95.4813

Length

81 mi

130 km

Elevation

1,250′ → 778′

473 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.11%

5.9 ft/mi

Drainage

460 mi²

1,190 km²

Avg Flow

316 cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,664 mi

2,677 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Wakarusa River

There are 3 USGS water level monitoring stations on Wakarusa River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Wakarusa River.