Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr.
Is Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr. flooding right now?
Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr. measured 4.90 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 25.1 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.90 ft
Streamflow
35 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.99 ft on Tue, May 21, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 25.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 27.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 31.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.99 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 24.84 ft | 2016-08-23 |
| 23.41 ft | 2010-06-05 |
| 23.4 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 22.18 ft | 2025-08-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Creek near Bennington, Nebr. | 4.3 mi | Douglas County |
| Big Papillion Creek near Kennard, Nebr. | 5.0 mi | Washington County |
| Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr. | 6.4 mi | Douglas County |
| West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn, Nebr. | 7.0 mi | Douglas County |
| Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr. | 7.9 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.