IsItFlooding

Is the Pawnee River flooding?

Kansas · 2 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Pawnee River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Pawnee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Pawnee River at Rozel, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.53 ft on 25 May 2019, carrying 5,470 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1925 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.29 ft, 28.2 ft below that record.

Drains 2,148 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,039 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pawnee River near Burdett, KSNo flooding2.29 ft30 ft
Pawnee River at Rozel, KSNo flooding6.29 ft31 ft
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.