Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha water level

Name: Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cole Creek, Nebraska, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

5.50ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:05 AM CDT (33 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha: the latest reading is 5.50 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 5.25 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.25 ft above typical. It is 16.00 ft below the flood stage of 21.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.26 ft, a difference of +0.24 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.49 ft – 8.21 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.25 ft0.25 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.96 ft – 5.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
Same day last year: 5.26 ft+0.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.49 ft – 8.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.17 ft – 8.21 ft
Highest on record: 22.58 ftOctober 1, 2026

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

26.50 ft: Properties along the east bank begin to flood. In addition, floodwaters reach the bottom of the Blondo Street bridge.
24.50 ft: Cole Creek Drive begins to flood along with properties along the west bank.
21.50 ft: Minor overflow begins along both banks.
5.50 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.58 ft	October 1, 2026
2	22.48 ft	May 21, 2024
3	17.88 ft	June 3, 2014
4	15.03 ft	August 18, 2015
5	14.81 ft	June 16, 2017
6	14.60 ft	July 3, 2019
7	14.50 ft	August 23, 2016
8	14.06 ft	August 7, 2021
9	13.90 ft	June 14, 2013
10	13.45 ft	September 4, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Papillion Creek at IrvingtonRiver gauge, Little Papillion Creek	4.07 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	2.4 mi
Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at OmahaRiver gauge, Little Papillion Cr	2.95 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	2.4 mi
Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek	10.44 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	3.0 mi
Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek	3.31 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	4.1 mi
Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek	8.75 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	5.1 mi
Missouri River at OmahaRiver gauge, Missouri River	13.58 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	5.9 mi
West Papillion Creek at MillardRiver gauge, West Papillion Creek	9.77 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Thomas Creek near BenningtonRiver gauge, Thomas Creek	2.66 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

Is Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.24 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.26 ft.

What is flood stage for Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha?

The official flood stage is 21.50 ft. The level is currently 16.00 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.96 ft and 5.45 ft, based on 13 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 Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:05 AM CDT, the water level was 5.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 13 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:06610760 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.27769, -96.03491 (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	5.50 ft	2026-10-20 14:05	Provisional

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