RIVER GAUGE · PAWNEE RIVER
Pawnee River near Burdett
Hodgeman County, Kansas
Water level2.29 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action27 ft
Minor flood30 ft
Moderate flood32 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Flood waters of two feet or more will inundate agricultural land up to a distance of 1/4 mile from the main river channel near the vicinity of the river gage.
- 32 ft
Prepare for floodwaters to move onto agricultural land adjacent to Pawnee Creek throughout most of eastern Hodgeman County.
- 30 ft
Expect minor overflows of Pawnee Creek to occur on the first terrace immediately adjacent to the main river channel.
- 27 ft
Expect low water road crossings along Pawnee Creek to become impassable. Do not attempt to cross flooded roadways...Turn around, don't drown!
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1993 | 27.38 ft | 4,290 cfs |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 26.21 ft | 4,220 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 21.72 ft | 2,130 cfs |
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