Lodgepole Creek at Bushnell, Nebr.

Kimball County, Nebraska · USGS gauge 06762500 · NWS BSHN1 · Nebraska river levels

Is Lodgepole Creek at Bushnell, Nebr. flooding right now?

Lodgepole Creek at Bushnell, Nebr. measured 2.57 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
2.57 ft
as of 57 min ago
Streamflow
0 cfs
data refreshed 10 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.06 ft on Thu, Jul 2, 1981.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action5.5 ft2.9 ft below
Minor flood6 ft3.4 ft below
Moderate flood7 ft4.4 ft below
Major flood8 ft5.4 ft below

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
10.06 ft1981-07-02
9.98 ft1950-09-15
7.78 ft1965-06-13
7.61 ft1978-07-06
7.55 ft1955-09-19

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 2.56–2.68 ft

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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.

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