Is the Frenchman Creek flooding?

Nebraska · 4 gauges · Nebraska river levels

The Frenchman Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Nebraska. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Frenchman Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nebraska river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.26 ft on 26 May 2023, carrying 5,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1895 (76 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.04 ft, 10.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,300 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,745 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr.No flooding2.04 ft7 ft
Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.No flooding2.04 ft8 ft
Frenchman Creek near Imperial, Nebr.No current data
Frenchman Creek near Enders, Nebr.No current data
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.