Lincoln Creek near Seward, Nebr.
Is Lincoln Creek near Seward, Nebr. flooding right now?
Lincoln Creek near Seward, Nebr. measured 4.02 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.02 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.53 ft on Mon, Jun 17, 1957.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.53 ft | 1957-06-17 |
| 19.91 ft | 2005-05-12 |
| 19.6 ft | 1985-07-19 |
| 19.55 ft | 1967-06-15 |
| 19.44 ft | 2019-03-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at Seward, Nebr. | 2.0 mi | Seward County |
| West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester, Nebr. | 12.8 mi | Seward County |
| Big Blue River at Surprise, Nebr. | 15.4 mi | Butler County |
| Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln, Nebr. | 19.1 mi | Lancaster County |
| North Oak Creek at Valparaiso, Nebr. | 19.4 mi | Saunders 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.