Pottawatomie C near Garnett, KS
Is Pottawatomie C near Garnett, KS flooding right now?
Pottawatomie C near Garnett, KS measured 3.72 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 22.3 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.72 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.38 ft on Wed, Sep 13, 1961.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 22.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 28.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 30.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.38 ft | 1961-09-13 |
| 33.45 ft | 1967-06-21 |
| 32.9 ft | 1973-10-11 |
| 32.3 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 32.2 ft | 1928-11-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie C near Scipio, KS | 2.7 mi | Anderson County |
| Pottawatomie C at Lane, KS | 11.7 mi | Franklin County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS | 19.7 mi | Franklin County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Pomona, KS | 20.5 mi | Franklin County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne, KS | 25.8 mi | Linn 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.