Thomas Creek near Bennington, Nebr.
Is Thomas Creek near Bennington, Nebr. flooding right now?
Thomas Creek near Bennington, Nebr. measured 1.58 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.9 ft below its 17.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.58 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 17.5 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.3 ft on Tue, May 21, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13.5 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17.5 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 25.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.3 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 10.18 ft | 2014-06-03 |
| 9.98 ft | 2018-06-19 |
| 8.33 ft | 2019-09-19 |
| 8.29 ft | 2016-08-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr. | 4.0 mi | Douglas County |
| Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr. | 4.3 mi | Douglas County |
| Little Papillion Creek at Irvington, Nebr. | 4.6 mi | Douglas County |
| Cole Creek at Parkview Lane at Omaha, Nebr. | 6.0 mi | Douglas County |
| Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha, Nebr. | 6.9 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.