Is the Red Willow Creek flooding?
The Red Willow 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 Red Willow Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Red Willow Creek near Mccook, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.45 ft on 1 June 1935, carrying 45,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (44 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Willow Creek near Red Willow, Nebr. | No flooding | 4.49 ft | 15 ft | |
| Red Willow Creek above Hugh Butler Lake, Nebr. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Red Willow Creek near Mccook, 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.