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SwedenPottawatomie Creek at Lane water level
River gauge, Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 62.8 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Pottawatomie Creek at Lane reads 5.87 ft, a normal level.
It is 17.13 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.87 ft and 6.79 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 35.28 ftJuly 1, 2007
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 23.00 ft, still 17.13 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 37.00 ft
- Flood water reach the top of the bridge deck over the Pottawatomie Creek.
- 36.00 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.
- 31.20 ft
- Water reaches the underside of the bridge over Pottawatomie Creek. Widespread flooding continues across the west, north and parts east of Lane.
- 28.50 ft
- Flood waters enter home near Third and Oak streets. Also the railroad tracks are underwater on the north side of Lane.
- 27.00 ft
- North Kansas Avenue just north of the railroad tracks floods.
- 25.00 ft
- Cloud Road, also known as the road to Richmond floods.
- 24.00 ft
- Douglas Road floods about a quarter mile northwest of Lane.
- 23.50 ft
- Virginia Road floods north of the bridge closing the road.
- 23.00 ft
- Minor low land flooding begins along the creek.
- 5.87 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.28 ft | July 1, 2007 |
| 2 | 33.90 ft | September 14, 1961 |
| 3 | 31.65 ft | October 11, 1973 |
| 4 | 29.35 ft | October 13, 1969 |
| 5 | 29.00 ft | July 8, 1993 |
| 6 | 28.90 ft | July 23, 1993 |
| 7 | 28.83 ft | March 30, 1980 |
| 8 | 28.71 ft | June 17, 1975 |
| 9 | 28.52 ft | July 7, 1979 |
| 10 | 28.00 ft | October 5, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Pottawatomie Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie Creek near GarnettRiver gauge, Pottawatomie Creek | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes River near OttawaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 5.49 ft | High | −0.16 ft | 16 mi |
| Big Bull Creek near HillsdaleRiver gauge, Big Bull Creek | 1.82 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Hillsdale Lake near HillsdaleLake, Hillsdale Lake | 917.08 ft | High | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at La CygneRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 5.87 ft | Normal | −0.74 ft | 18 mi |
| Big Bull Creek near EdgertonRiver gauge, Big Bull Creek | 1.90 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 22 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near PomonaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 2.35 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 22 mi |
| Lake Bull Creek near Spring HillRiver gauge, Lake Bull Creek | 2.74 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Hundred and Ten Mile Creek near QuenemoRiver gauge, Hundred and Ten Mile Creek | 2.05 ft | Very low | −0.52 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Pottawatomie Creek at Lane?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 17.13 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Pottawatomie Creek at Lane today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 5.87 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pottawatomie Creek at Lane rising or falling?
Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pottawatomie Creek at Lane normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pottawatomie Creek at Lane?
The highest level on record is 35.28 ft on July 1, 2007.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06914500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.44391, -95.08414(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.87 ft | 2026-10-19 19:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 62.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pottawatomie Creek at Lane (usgs:06914500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/pottawatomie-creek-at-lane
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