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Thomas Creek near Bennington water level

River gauge, Thomas Creek, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.85ft Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

5 10 15 Minor floodstage 17.50 ft Highest onrecord 11.30 ft

History

History
2.02.53.03.5ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 192.02.53.03.5ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
23ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1923ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
2345ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20262345ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
2345ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262345ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Thomas Creek near Bennington is at 2.85 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.09 ft above the median of 2.76 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. It is 14.65 ft below the flood stage of 17.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.43 ft (+0.42 ft).

It has risen 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 14.65 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 1.77 ft and 3.72 ft.

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

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.76 ft0.09 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.00 ft – 3.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year
2.43 ft+0.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.77 ft – 3.72 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.64 ft – 3.49 ft
Highest on record
11.30 ftMay 21, 2024

Floating and fishing near Thomas Creek near Bennington

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

Flood stage here is 17.50 ft, 14.65 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft
Water will begin to impact the bottom of the Highway 36 bridge, also known as Bennington Road.
17.50 ft
Croplands near the gage site begin to flood.
2.85 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
111.30 ftMay 21, 2024
210.18 ftJune 3, 2014
39.98 ftJune 19, 2018
48.33 ftSeptember 19, 2019
58.29 ftAugust 23, 2016
67.05 ftOctober 6, 2017
76.68 ftMay 6, 2015
85.33 ftJuly 10, 2021
94.86 ftFebruary 27, 2023
104.56 ftMay 29, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 67° 42° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 68° 44° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 73° 53° – Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 75° 55° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 76° 60° – Wind 20 mph
24 Sat 72° 55° 0.11 in, 30% Wind 18 mph
25 Sun 65° 49° 0.09 in, 30% Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 60%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek 3.37 ft Normal −0.09 ft 4.0 mi
Big Papillion Creek near BenningtonRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek 5.70 ft Normal −0.05 ft 4.4 mi
Little Papillion Creek at IrvingtonRiver gauge, Little Papillion Creek 4.08 ft Very high −0.02 ft 4.6 mi
Cole Creek at Blondo Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Cole Creek 5.51 ft Very high −0.02 ft 7 mi
Big Papillion Creek near KennardRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek 8.08 ft Normal −0.02 ft 8 mi
Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek 10.47 ft Normal −0.06 ft 8 mi
West Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, West Papillion Creek 8.49 ft Normal −0.10 ft 9 mi
Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at OmahaRiver gauge, Little Papillion Cr 2.96 ft Very high +0.01 ft 9 mi

Questions and answers

How does Thomas Creek near Bennington compare with last year?

It is 0.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.43 ft.

What is flood stage for Thomas Creek near Bennington?

The official flood stage is 17.50 ft. The level is currently 14.65 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Thomas Creek near Bennington in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.76 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.00 ft and 3.42 ft, based on 11 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 Thomas Creek near Bennington today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.85 ft. Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Thomas Creek near Bennington rising or falling?

Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Thomas Creek near Bennington normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 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:06610742 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.36468, -96.10032 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.85 ft 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Thomas Creek near Bennington (usgs:06610742). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/thomas-creek-near-bennington

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