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SwedenTurkey Creek near DeWitt water level
River gauge, Turkey Creek, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 180 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Turkey Creek near DeWitt: the latest reading is 11.69 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 10.06 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.63 ft above typical. It is 11.81 ft below the flood stage of 23.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 9.78 ft, a difference of +1.91 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 10.09 ft – 26.27 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 10.06 ft1.63 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.75 ft – 11.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.78 ft+1.91 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 10.09 ft – 26.27 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.76 ft – 26.27 ft
- Highest on record
- 30.34 ftMay 7, 2015
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
- 29.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 28.00 ft
- Floodwaters begin to impact the town of DeWitt, similar to what was experienced in 2015.
- 25.00 ft
- Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river.
- 20.50 ft
- Some overbank flooding begins, however no significant impacts are occurring.
- 11.69 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 8 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.34 ft | May 7, 2015 |
| 2 | 27.24 ft | March 16, 2019 |
| 3 | 26.17 ft | June 5, 2008 |
| 4 | 25.63 ft | May 7, 2007 |
| 5 | 25.15 ft | May 30, 2013 |
| 6 | 25.04 ft | September 6, 2018 |
| 7 | 24.88 ft | March 15, 2021 |
| 8 | 24.58 ft | May 23, 2004 |
| 9 | 24.51 ft | May 21, 2017 |
| 10 | 23.69 ft | May 10, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Turkey Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek near SenecaRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.22 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 50 mi |
| Turkey Creek at MissionRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 3.74 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 150 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River near CreteRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 9.71 ft | Very high | −0.30 ft | 16 mi |
| Little Blue River near FairburyRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 7.90 ft | High | −0.19 ft | 22 mi |
| Salt Creek at RocaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 2.11 ft | High | −0.18 ft | 23 mi |
| Big Blue River at BarnestonRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 4.85 ft | High | −0.33 ft | 27 mi |
| Little Blue River at HollenbergRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 2.52 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 27 mi |
| Haines Branch at SW 56th St at LincolnRiver gauge, Haines Branch | 3.12 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Salt Creek at Pioneers Boulevard at LincolnRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 5.59 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| West Fork Big Blue River near DorchesterRiver gauge, West Fork Big Blue River | 3.53 ft | High | +0.08 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Turkey Creek near DeWitt higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.91 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.78 ft.
What is flood stage for Turkey Creek near DeWitt?
The official flood stage is 23.50 ft. The level is currently 11.81 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Turkey Creek near DeWitt in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 10.06 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.75 ft and 11.43 ft, based on 18 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 Turkey Creek near DeWitt today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 AM CDT, the water level was 11.69 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Turkey Creek near DeWitt rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Turkey Creek near DeWitt normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 18 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:06881380(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.36698, -96.88947(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 | 11.69 ft | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 180 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Turkey Creek near DeWitt (usgs:06881380). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/turkey-creek-near-dewitt
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