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SwedenMiddle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln water level
River gauge, Middle Creek, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln is well above normal at 2.85 ft.
That puts it 1.07 ft above the median of 1.79 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 16.15 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.04 ft (+0.81 ft).
It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.15 ft and 8.98 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
- 1.79 ft1.07 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.43 ft – 2.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.04 ft+0.81 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.15 ft – 8.98 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.76 ft – 8.98 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.21 ftMay 7, 2015
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
- SW 63rd Street is flooded. However, substantial flooding is likely ongoing further downstream due to backwater effects from Salt Creek.
- 26.85 ft
- Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at SW 63rd Street.
- 25.00 ft
- Overbank flooding begins near the gage site at SW 63rd Street.
- 23.00 ft
- Flooding impacts are similar to those observed in May of 2015.
- 19.00 ft
- Flooding begins along the creek, likely downstream of SW 63rd Street closer to the confluence with Salt Creek.
- 2.85 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.21 ft | May 7, 2015 |
| 2 | 17.73 ft | March 13, 2019 |
| 3 | 17.39 ft | May 5, 2007 |
| 4 | 17.14 ft | October 1, 2014 |
| 5 | 17.12 ft | May 30, 2013 |
| 6 | 16.25 ft | June 14, 1998 |
| 7 | 16.17 ft | June 11, 2008 |
| 8 | 15.54 ft | June 21, 2010 |
| 9 | 15.47 ft | June 14, 2001 |
| 10 | 15.07 ft | May 20, 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Branch at SW 56th St at LincolnRiver gauge, Haines Branch | 3.11 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Oak Creek at Air Park Road at LincolnRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 1.27 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Salt Creek at Pioneers Boulevard at LincolnRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 5.58 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Salt Creek at Innovation Campus at LincolnRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 8.72 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 6 mi |
| Antelope Creek at 27th Street at LincolnRiver gauge, Antelope Creek | 3.53 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 6 mi |
| Salt Creek at 27th Street at LincolnRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 2.82 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Deadmans Run at 38th Street at LincolnRiver gauge, Deadmans Run | 8.09 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Little Salt Creek near LincolnRiver gauge, Little Salt Creek | 2.60 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln compare with last year?
It is 0.81 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.04 ft.
What is flood stage for Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.15 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.79 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.43 ft and 2.62 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 Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 AM CDT, the water level was 2.85 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln 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:06803170(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.81098, -96.80609(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 | 2.85 ft | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln (usgs:06803170). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/middle-creek-at-sw-63rd-st-at-lincoln
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