West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn, Nebr.
Is West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn, Nebr. is at 3.34 ft, 6.2 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage, as of 26 min ago.
Gauge height
3.34 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.66 ft on Tue, May 21, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.5 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.66 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 11.12 ft | 2016-05-11 |
| 10.8 ft | 2018-06-19 |
| 10.29 ft | 2016-06-18 |
| 10.01 ft | 2021-08-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr. | 1.6 mi | Douglas County |
| West Papillion Creek at Pacific St at Omaha, Nebr. | 5.3 mi | Douglas County |
| Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr. | 7.0 mi | Douglas County |
| Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr. | 7.8 mi | Douglas County |
| Platte River near Venice, Nebr. | 7.9 mi | Saunders 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.