Buffalo Creek near Overton, Nebr.
Is Buffalo Creek near Overton, Nebr. flooding right now?
Buffalo Creek near Overton, Nebr. measured 2.50 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.50 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.4 ft on Wed, Jul 10, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.4 ft | 2019-07-10 |
| 11.36 ft | 2008-05-25 |
| 11.2 ft | 2007-02-25 |
| 10.98 ft | 1958-07-12 |
| 10.89 ft | 1999-06-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek near Overton, Nebr. | 3.4 mi | Dawson County |
| Platte River, So-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch near Overton, Nebr. | 3.9 mi | Dawson County |
| Platte River near Overton, Nebr. | 4.0 mi | Dawson County |
| Platte River Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch near Elm Creek, Nebr. | 4.8 mi | Dawson County |
| Platte River, J2 Outflow and S Ch, near Overton, Nebr. | 5.1 mi | Phelps 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.