Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr.
Is Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr. flooding right now?
Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr. measured 6.99 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.99 ft
Streamflow
114 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.26 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.26 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 17.3 ft | 1993-03-06 |
| 16.58 ft | 1994-03-04 |
| 16.27 ft | 1997-02-20 |
| 15.71 ft | 2024-06-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr. | 4.9 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr. | 5.5 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 7.3 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River below Soldier Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | 8.3 mi | Knox County |
| Choteau Creek near Avon, SD | 8.5 mi | Bon Homme 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.