Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.
Is Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. flooding right now?
Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.8 ft on Fri, May 31, 1935.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.8 ft | 1935-05-31 |
| 10.43 ft | 1951-06-17 |
| 10.4 ft | 2023-05-26 |
| 9.87 ft | 2008-08-09 |
| 9.85 ft | 2007-05-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River at Trenton, Nebr. | 10.1 mi | Hitchcock County |
| Driftwood Creek near McCook, Nebr. | 12.4 mi | Red Willow County |
| Red Willow Creek above Hugh Butler Lake, Nebr. | 12.6 mi | Hayes County |
| Republican River at McCook, Nebr. | 14.0 mi | Red Willow County |
| Red Willow Creek near Mccook, Nebr. | 14.5 mi | Red Willow 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.