Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr.
Is Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr. flooding right now?
Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr. measured 2.48 ft on 2026-09-11 01:20:00 UTC. That observation was 21.0 ft below its 23.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.48 ft
Streamflow
50 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23.5 ft, with major flooding at 28.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.66 ft on Tue, May 21, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17.5 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23.5 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26.5 ft | 24.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 28.5 ft | 26.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.66 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 25.58 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 24.62 ft | 2016-08-24 |
| 23.9 ft | 2010-06-05 |
| 22.05 ft | 2014-06-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Papillion Creek at Irvington, Nebr. | 2.9 mi | Douglas County |
| Thomas Creek near Bennington, Nebr. | 4.0 mi | Douglas County |
| Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha, Nebr. | 4.1 mi | Douglas County |
| Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at Omaha, Nebr. | 4.2 mi | Douglas County |
| Cole Creek at Parkview Lane at Omaha, Nebr. | 4.7 mi | Douglas 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.