Is the Papillion Creek flooding?

Nebraska · 3 gauges · Nebraska river levels

The Papillion Creek is tracked by 3 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 Papillion Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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.

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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 Papillion Creek at Fort Crook, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 36.21 ft on 21 June 2014, carrying 32,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2004 (22 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.44 ft, 26.8 ft below that record.

Drains 384 sq mi · gauge elevation 946 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Papillion Creek at Fort Crook, Nebr.No flooding9.44 ft33 ft
Papillion Creek at Harlan Lewis Rd near La Platte, NebrNo flooding14.83 ft28 ft
Papillion Creek at South 42nd St at Bellevue, 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.