Salt Creek at 27th Street at Lincoln, Nebr.
Is Salt Creek at 27th Street at Lincoln, Nebr. flooding right now?
Salt Creek at 27th Street at Lincoln, Nebr. measured 2.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:25:00 UTC. That observation was 18.3 ft below its 20.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.23 ft
Streamflow
100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20.5 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.87 ft on Thu, May 7, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20.5 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26.5 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 26.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.87 ft | 2015-05-07 |
| 26.52 ft | 1993-07-24 |
| 26.15 ft | 1951-06-02 |
| 26.05 ft | 1950-05-09 |
| 23.8 ft | 1973-10-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek at Innovation Campus at Lincoln, Nebr. | 0.7 mi | Lancaster County |
| Deadmans Run at 38th Street at Lincoln, Nebr. | 1.1 mi | Lancaster County |
| Antelope Creek at 27th Street at Lincoln, Nebr. | 2.9 mi | Lancaster County |
| Little Salt Creek near Lincoln, Nebr. | 3.2 mi | Lancaster County |
| Salt Creek at 70th Street at Lincoln, Nebr. | 4.1 mi | Lancaster 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.