North Oak Creek near Touhy water level

Name: North Oak Creek near Touhy water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Oak Creek, Nebraska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.58ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 4.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

North Oak Creek near Touhy is at 3.58 ft, in the normal range.

It is 18.42 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.60 ft (−0.02 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.41 ft and 8.02 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 3.60 ft−0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.41 ft – 8.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.35 ft – 8.02 ft
Highest on record: 19.12 ftMarch 13, 2019

Floating and fishing near North Oak Creek near Touhy

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 22.00 ft, 18.42 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

27.00 ft: Water is likely flowing over County Road P.
26.00 ft: Water begins to impact the edge of County Road P.
24.50 ft: Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
22.00 ft: The river is out of its banks.
19.50 ft: At this level North Oak Creek is near bankfull.
3.58 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.12 ft	March 13, 2019
2	17.40 ft	July 2, 2024
3	15.86 ft	August 16, 2017
4	12.49 ft	September 4, 2018
5	10.82 ft	September 1, 2025
6	8.65 ft	August 8, 2021
7	6.86 ft	March 19, 2020
8	6.65 ft	July 1, 2023
9	5.85 ft	June 7, 2022

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 66° 41° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 67° 45° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 70° 54° 0.03 in Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 76° 56° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 78° 60° 0.00 in Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 68° 57° 0.10 in, 29% Wind 19 mph

25 Sun 67° 52° 0.01 in, 29% Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on North Oak Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Oak Creek at ValparaisoRiver gauge, North Oak Creek	4.71 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	4.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wahoo Creek at S Chestnut St at WahooRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek	7.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	14 mi
Wahoo Creek at IthacaRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek	4.87 ft	High	−0.07 ft	17 mi
Rock Creek near CerescoRiver gauge, Rock Creek	4.15 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	19 mi
Little Salt Creek near LincolnRiver gauge, Little Salt Creek	2.58 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Oak Creek at Air Park Road at LincolnRiver gauge, Oak Creek	1.27 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Salt Creek at 70th Street at LincolnRiver gauge, Salt Creek	3.80 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	21 mi
Platte River near SchuylerRiver gauge, Platte River	6.20 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	22 mi
Salt Creek at 27th Street at LincolnRiver gauge, Salt Creek	2.87 ft	High	−0.03 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

How does North Oak Creek near Touhy compare with last year?

It is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.60 ft.

What is flood stage for North Oak Creek near Touhy?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 18.42 ft below it.

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 North Oak Creek near Touhy today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Oak Creek near Touhy rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of North Oak Creek near Touhy normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Oak Creek near Touhy?

The highest level on record is 19.12 ft on March 13, 2019.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06803420 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.13332, -96.87242 (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	3.58 ft	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional
Flow	4.7 cfs	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Oak Creek near Touhy (usgs:06803420). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/north-oak-creek-near-touhy

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer