Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.9 ft
Expect floodwaters to be about one foot deep on Road 232 bridge near the gage site.
21.7 ft
Expect moderate flooding up to 5 feet or more along the lower terraces of Buckner Creek. Move livestock well away from the main channel. The Creekside Cemetery Road along Buckner Creek north of Gray will become inundated by two or more feet of water. Northeast 232 Road and bridge which crosses Buckner Creek north of Gray will become flooded as the river stage passes 21.7 feet.
19 ft
Prepare for first terrace overflows up to 3 feet along the banks of the Buckner Creek. Move livestock away from the main channel. The Creekside Cemetery Road along Buckner Creek north of Gray will become flooded at a stage of 19 feet. The cities of Jetmore and Hanston are not in any immediate danger from this forecasted rise along Buckner Creek.
16 ft
Expect minor first terrace overflows along both banks of the Buckner Creek. For safety, move livestock away from the immediate vicinity of the creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2007 | 24.8 ft | 2,244 cfs |
| Nov 16, 1996 | 24.39 ft | 2,360 cfs |
| Sep 19, 1996 | 24.09 ft | 2,290 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BETK1
River
Buckner Creek
County
Hodgeman, KS
Coordinates
38.1628°N, 99.6428°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buckner Creek near Burdett?
The Buckner Creek near Burdett gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07141175) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Buckner Creek near Burdett?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buckner Creek near Burdett is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buckner Creek rises?
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Where is the Buckner Creek near Burdett gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hodgeman County, Kansas at coordinates 38.1628°N, 99.6428°W. USGS site number: 07141175. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Buckner Creek at Hanston
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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