Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr.
Is Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr. is at 21.81 ft, 2.2 ft below its 24 ft flood stage, as of 72 min ago.
Gauge height
21.81 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.12 ft on Thu, Jun 30, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23.5 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 4.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.12 ft | 2011-06-30 |
| 26.82 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 25.58 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 25.02 ft | 1995-08-22 |
| 24.9 ft | 1997-11-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 3.0 mi | Knox County |
| Missouri River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 4.9 mi | Knox County |
| Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr. | 4.9 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara, Nebr. | 6.5 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr. | 7.8 mi | Knox 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.