South Papillion Creek at Chalco, Nebr.
Is South Papillion Creek at Chalco, Nebr. flooding right now?
South Papillion Creek at Chalco, Nebr. measured 15.72 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 24.3 ft below its 40 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.72 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 40 ft, with major flooding at 46 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.64 ft on Sat, Jun 21, 2014.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 33.5 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 40 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 27.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 46 ft | 30.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.64 ft | 2014-06-21 |
| 31.8 ft | 2008-06-11 |
| 31.36 ft | 2016-08-11 |
| 30.02 ft | 2024-07-02 |
| 28.92 ft | 2021-08-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Papillion Creek at Millard, Nebr. | 2.0 mi | Douglas County |
| South Papillion Creek near Gretna, Nebr. | 4.0 mi | Sarpy County |
| West Papillion Creek at Pacific St at Omaha, Nebr. | 5.0 mi | Douglas County |
| West Papillion Creek at Papillion, Nebr. | 5.3 mi | Sarpy County |
| Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at Omaha, Nebr. | 5.7 mi | Douglas 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.