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SwedenBazile Creek at Center water level
River gauge, Bazile Creek, Nebraska, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 37.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Bazile Creek at Center: the latest reading is 8.91 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.26 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 6.65 ft above typical. It is 13.09 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 9.07 ft, a difference of −0.16 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.80 ft – 8.94 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
- 2.26 ft6.65 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.83 ft – 9.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.07 ft−0.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.80 ft – 8.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 8.55 ft – 10.40 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.69 ftMarch 13, 2019
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
For reference, flood stage is 22.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 37.00 ft
- Floodwaters begin to impact Highway 12.
- 31.00 ft
- Floodwaters near the bottom of the Highway 12 bridge.
- 20.50 ft
- Overbank flooding begins.
- 8.91 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.69 ft | March 13, 2019 |
| 2 | 19.91 ft | May 29, 2008 |
| 3 | 18.71 ft | June 23, 2010 |
| 4 | 18.46 ft | August 22, 2013 |
| 5 | 17.87 ft | February 16, 2011 |
| 6 | 17.81 ft | March 10, 2007 |
| 7 | 17.69 ft | July 13, 2018 |
| 8 | 17.65 ft | May 30, 2004 |
| 9 | 16.85 ft | August 6, 2014 |
| 10 | 16.84 ft | February 10, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Bazile Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazile Creek near NiobraraRiver gauge, Bazile Creek | 1.96 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Creek below Walker Draw near CenterRiver gauge, Howe Creek | 1.66 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Missouri River at NiobraraRiver gauge, Missouri River | 16.47 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| Niobrara River at NiobraraRiver gauge, Niobrara River | 32.01 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Missouri River below Ponca Creek near VerdelRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.57 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 16 mi |
| Lewis and Clark Lake at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Lewis and Clark Lake | 9.59 ft | High | +0.21 ft | 17 mi |
| Niobrara River near VerdelRiver gauge, Niobrara River | 3.28 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Ponca Creek at VerdelRiver gauge, Ponca Creek | 5.81 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Missouri River at YanktonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.13 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Bazile Creek at Center higher than last year?
No, it is 0.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.07 ft.
What is flood stage for Bazile Creek at Center?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 13.09 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Bazile Creek at Center in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.83 ft and 9.51 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 Bazile Creek at Center today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 8.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bazile Creek at Center rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bazile Creek at Center normal?
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:06466400(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.61573, -97.87807(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 | 8.91 ft | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 37.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bazile Creek at Center (usgs:06466400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/bazile-creek-at-center
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer