Mud Creek near Sweetwater, NE
Is Mud Creek near Sweetwater, NE flooding right now?
Mud Creek near Sweetwater, NE measured 5.36 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.1 ft below its 16.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.36 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16.5 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.2 ft on Sun, Jun 22, 1947.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16.5 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.2 ft | 1947-06-22 |
| 21.95 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 20.07 ft | 1968-06-24 |
| 19.5 ft | 1993-03-07 |
| 19.1 ft | 2007-02-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr. | 13.1 mi | Buffalo County |
| Wood River near Gibbon, NE | 21.0 mi | Buffalo County |
| Turkey Creek near Dannebrog, NE | 24.1 mi | Howard County |
| Platte River near Kearney, Nebr. | 26.7 mi | Kearney County |
| Fort Kearney Slough near Newark, NE | 27.4 mi | Kearney 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.