Rivers in Kansas
Pawnee River near Burdett
Below flood stage
2.33ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 3:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 30.00 ft
- Record crest
- 27.38 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 34.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 32.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 30.00 ft |
| Action | 27.00 ft |
- 34.00 ftFlood 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.
- 32.00 ftPrepare for floodwaters to move onto agricultural land adjacent to Pawnee Creek throughout most of eastern Hodgeman County.
- 30.00 ftExpect minor overflows of Pawnee Creek to occur on the first terrace immediately adjacent to the main river channel.
- 27.00 ftExpect low water road crossings along Pawnee Creek to become impassable. Do not attempt to cross flooded roadways...Turn around, don't drown!
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
20 crests on NOAA’s list since 26.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 21, 1993 | 27.38 ft |
| 2 | July 2, 2004 | 26.21 ft |
| 3 | July 3, 2016 | 21.72 ft |
| 4 | May 30, 2015 | 21.28 ft |
| 5 | October 5, 2017 | 20.96 ft |
| 6 | June 27, 26 | 19.68 ft |
| 7 | September 18, 2001 | 19.11 ft |
| 8 | May 24, 2019 | 17.70 ft |
| 9 | July 28, 2002 | 14.81 ft |
| 10 | May 8, 2019 | 14.01 ft |
| 11 | May 9, 2008 | 13.24 ft |
| 12 | August 8, 1997 | 12.05 ft |
| 13 | June 13, 2010 | 11.65 ft |
| 14 | March 24, 2021 | 11.19 ft |
| 15 | March 24, 2021 | 11.19 ft |
| 16 | July 5, 2000 | 10.80 ft |
| 17 | July 17, 1999 | 10.07 ft |
| 18 | July 31, 1998 | 7.26 ft |
| 19 | August 21, 2006 | 6.89 ft |
| 20 | October 4, 2002 | 3.17 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 24, 2021: 11.19 ft
- March 24, 2021: 11.19 ft
- May 24, 2019: 17.70 ft
- May 8, 2019: 14.01 ft
- October 5, 2017: 20.96 ft
- July 3, 2016: 21.72 ft
- May 30, 2015: 21.28 ft
- June 13, 2010: 11.65 ft
- May 9, 2008: 13.24 ft
- August 21, 2006: 6.89 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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.