Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr.
Is Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr. flooding right now?
Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr. measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.26 ft on Fri, May 26, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.26 ft | 2023-05-26 |
| 8.81 ft | 2011-06-22 |
| 8.79 ft | 1956-06-17 |
| 8.71 ft | 2017-07-30 |
| 8.66 ft | 1988-07-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Stinking Water Creek near Palisade, Nebr. | 1.5 mi | Hayes County |
| Republican River at Trenton, Nebr. | 13.4 mi | Hitchcock County |
| Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. | 15.2 mi | Hitchcock County |
| Republican River at Stratton, Nebr. | 15.6 mi | Hitchcock County |
| Red Willow Creek above Hugh Butler Lake, Nebr. | 18.2 mi | Hayes 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.