Major Flood
28.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Flood water reach the top of the bridge deck over the Pottawatomie Creek.
36 ft
Widespread flooding continues in and near Lane. A number of homes are flooded in west and north parts of Lane west of Kansas Avenue and to the north of Fourth Street, mainly along Third Street and Oak.
31.2 ft
Water reaches the underside of the bridge over Pottawatomie Creek. Widespread flooding continues across the west, north and parts east of Lane.
28.5 ft
Flood waters enter home near Third and Oak streets. Also the railroad tracks are underwater on the north side of Lane.
27 ft
North Kansas Avenue just north of the railroad tracks floods.
25 ft
Cloud Road, also known as the road to Richmond floods.
24 ft
Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile northwest of Lane.
23.5 ft
Virginia Road floods north of the bridge closing the road.
23 ft
Minor low land flooding begins along the creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.5
Creek approaches zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2007 | 35.28 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 1961 | 33.9 ft | 75,000 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1973 | 31.65 ft | 50,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNEK1
River
Pottawatomie Creek
County
Franklin, KS
Coordinates
38.4439°N, 95.0839°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pottawatomie Creek at Lane?
The Pottawatomie Creek at Lane gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06914500) 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 Pottawatomie Creek at Lane?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pottawatomie Creek at Lane is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pottawatomie Creek rises?
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Where is the Pottawatomie Creek at Lane gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Kansas at coordinates 38.4439°N, 95.0839°W. USGS site number: 06914500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.