Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr.
Is Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr. is at 5.53 ft, 8.0 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage, as of 69 min ago.
Gauge height
5.53 ft
Streamflow
2 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 11.5 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 |
Last 7 days
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 Cr near Niobrara, Nebr. | 8.3 mi | Knox County |
| CHOTEAU CR NR AVON, SD | 8.5 mi | Bon Homme County |
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