Prairie Creek near Silver Creek, Nebr.
Is Prairie Creek near Silver Creek, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — Prairie Creek near Silver Creek, Nebr. is at 1.48 ft, 7.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 42 min ago.
Gauge height
1.48 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.29 ft on Wed, Jun 11, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.29 ft | 2008-06-11 |
| 9.88 ft | 2025-06-27 |
| 9.66 ft | 2019-08-30 |
| 9.61 ft | 2019-03-18 |
| 9.52 ft | 2019-05-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek, at Mile 4 near Silver Creek, Nebr. | 3.0 mi | Merrick County |
| Loup River near Genoa, Nebr. | 6.6 mi | Nance County |
| Beaver Creek at Genoa, Nebr. | 8.3 mi | Nance County |
| Platte River near Duncan, Nebr. | 9.7 mi | Platte County |
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County line, Nebr. | 14.2 mi | Polk 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.