Lincoln Creek near Seward, Nebr.
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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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 | — |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | — |
| Major flood | 20 ft | — |
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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