Pottawatomie C at Lane, KS
Is Pottawatomie C at Lane, KS flooding right now?
Pottawatomie C at Lane, KS measured 5.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.3 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.73 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 28.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.28 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 2007.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 28.5 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.28 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 33.9 ft | 1961-09-14 |
| 31.65 ft | 1973-10-11 |
| 29.35 ft | 1969-10-13 |
| 29 ft | 1993-07-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie C near Scipio, KS | 9.2 mi | Anderson County |
| Pottawatomie C near Garnett, KS | 11.7 mi | Anderson County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS | 15.6 mi | Franklin County |
| Big Bull C near Hillsdale, KS | 17.8 mi | Miami County |
| Rock C near Wellsville, KS | 18.0 mi | Miami County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.