Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at Omaha, Nebr.
Is Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at Omaha, Nebr. flooding right now?
Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at Omaha, Nebr. measured 7.60 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 28.4 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.60 ft
Streamflow
74 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 39.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.96 ft on Tue, May 21, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 21.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 28.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37.5 ft | 29.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 39.5 ft | 31.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.96 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 32.4 ft | 2015-08-18 |
| 31.51 ft | 2014-06-20 |
| 31.19 ft | 2008-06-11 |
| 30.47 ft | 2011-08-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Papillion Creek at Harrison St at La Vista, Nebr. | 1.1 mi | Sarpy County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Grover St at Omaha, Nebr. | 1.5 mi | Douglas County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha, Nebr. | 2.8 mi | Douglas County |
| West Papillion Creek at Papillion, Nebr. | 3.7 mi | Sarpy County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Dodge St at Omaha, Nebr. | 3.9 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.