Rivers in Kansas
Buckner Creek near Burdett
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 21.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 22.90 ftExpect floodwaters to be about one foot deep on Road 232 bridge near the gage site.
- 21.70 ftExpect 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.
- 19.00 ftPrepare 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.
- 16.00 ftExpect minor first terrace overflows along both banks of the Buckner Creek. For safety, move livestock away from the immediate vicinity of the creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| Moderate flooding | 10% |
| Major flooding | 8% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 24, 2026.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 1996.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 13, 2007 | 24.80 ft |
| 2 | November 17, 1996 | 24.39 ft |
| 3 | September 20, 1996 | 24.09 ft |
| 4 | May 10, 2019 | 20.00 ft |
| 5 | August 22, 2006 | 19.23 ft |
| 6 | October 27, 1997 | 19.04 ft |
| 7 | July 8, 2010 | 15.90 ft |
| 8 | June 1, 2001 | 14.96 ft |
| 9 | September 13, 2003 | 13.18 ft |
| 10 | August 14, 2002 | 10.22 ft |
| 11 | August 6, 1999 | 8.39 ft |
| 12 | July 23, 2000 | 8.16 ft |
| 13 | August 4, 2004 | 4.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 10, 2019: 20.00 ft
- July 8, 2010: 15.90 ft
- July 13, 2007: 24.80 ft
- August 22, 2006: 19.23 ft
- August 4, 2004: 4.71 ft
- September 13, 2003: 13.18 ft
- August 14, 2002: 10.22 ft
- June 1, 2001: 14.96 ft
- July 23, 2000: 8.16 ft
- August 6, 1999: 8.39 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. USGS data is no longer available. NWS evaluating impacts to forecast services at this time. If you have questions, please send them using the Feedback link on left menu.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.