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SwedenCole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha water level
River gauge, Cole Creek, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Very high for late October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha: the latest reading is 5.50 ft, well above normal for late October.
The median for late October is 5.25 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.25 ft above typical. It is 16.00 ft below the flood stage of 21.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.26 ft, a difference of +0.24 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.49 ft – 8.21 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.25 ft0.25 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.00 ft – 5.44 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.26 ft+0.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.49 ft – 8.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.17 ft – 8.21 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.58 ftOctober 1, 2026
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
What happens at each level
- 26.50 ft
- Properties along the east bank begin to flood. In addition, floodwaters reach the bottom of the Blondo Street bridge.
- 24.50 ft
- Cole Creek Drive begins to flood along with properties along the west bank.
- 21.50 ft
- Minor overflow begins along both banks.
- 5.50 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.58 ft | October 1, 2026 |
| 2 | 22.48 ft | May 21, 2024 |
| 3 | 17.88 ft | June 3, 2014 |
| 4 | 15.03 ft | August 18, 2015 |
| 5 | 14.81 ft | June 16, 2017 |
| 6 | 14.60 ft | July 3, 2019 |
| 7 | 14.50 ft | August 23, 2016 |
| 8 | 14.06 ft | August 7, 2021 |
| 9 | 13.90 ft | June 14, 2013 |
| 10 | 13.45 ft | September 4, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Papillion Creek at IrvingtonRiver gauge, Little Papillion Creek | 4.06 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at OmahaRiver gauge, Little Papillion Cr | 2.95 ft | Very high | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 10.44 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 3.27 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 8.76 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Missouri River at OmahaRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.60 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 5.9 mi |
| West Papillion Creek at MillardRiver gauge, West Papillion Creek | 9.73 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Thomas Creek near BenningtonRiver gauge, Thomas Creek | 2.74 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.24 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.26 ft.
What is flood stage for Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha?
The official flood stage is 21.50 ft. The level is currently 16.00 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha in late October?
The median for late October is 5.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.00 ft and 5.44 ft, based on 13 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:05 AM CDT, the water level was 5.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha normal?
Very high for late October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06610760(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.27769, -96.03491(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.50 ft | 2026-10-21 09:05 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha (usgs:06610760). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/cole-creek-at-blondo-street-at-omaha
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