Major Flood
34 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
32 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
U.S. Highway 59 floods and is closed. Flooding begins in the city of Greeley 12.5 miles downstream from U.S. Highway 59.
32 ft
Flooding of secondary roads north of the creek begins, including Northwest 2150th Road, Neosho Road, Northeast Neosho Road and Northeast 2180 Road.
26 ft
Flood waters overflow the north bank and flood cultivated fields north 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1961 | 35.38 ft | 57,000 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1967 | 33.45 ft | 42,000 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1973 | 32.9 ft | 36,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRTK1
River
Pottawatomie Creek
County
Anderson, KS
Coordinates
38.3336°N, 95.2486°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett?
The Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06914000) 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 near Garnett?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pottawatomie Creek rises?
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Where is the Pottawatomie Creek near Garnett gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anderson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.3336°N, 95.2486°W. USGS site number: 06914000. 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.