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South Fork Pottawatomie Creek

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 14 years).
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stream in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 06914500, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 14 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.45 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 14 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Kansas yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge POTTAWATOMIE C AT LANE, KS (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Pottawatomie Creek

H: 100Β° L: 65Β°
Clear
Clear
85Β°
|
Feels like 86Β°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
48%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
73Β°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
69Β°
6 AM
Clear
65Β°
9 AM
Sunny
77Β°
12 PM
Sunny
94Β°
3 PM
Sunny
99Β°
6 PM
Sunny
99Β°
9 PM
Overcast
88Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Pottawatomie Creek?
South Fork Pottawatomie Creek is a river in Kansas.
Can you swim at South Fork Pottawatomie Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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