Elm Creek near Elm Creek water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT (58 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Elm Creek near Elm Creek, where the gauge shows 0.86 ft.

It is 8.64 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.85 ft – 0.90 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

Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.85 ft – 0.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.87 ft – 2.86 ft
Highest on record: 10.73 ftMarch 13, 2019

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.50 ft.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: In addition to County Road 56, Highway 30 will also likely be flooded.
10.50 ft: Floodwaters are likely overtopping the bridge on Road 56.
9.50 ft: Water reaches bottom of the bridge on County Road 56 and may begin to spill onto Road 56. In addition, a home along the creek may be impacted by floodwaters.
0.86 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.73 ft	March 13, 2019
2	10.59 ft	May 24, 2003
3	10.55 ft	May 24, 2008
4	10.31 ft	July 9, 2019
5	10.16 ft	May 12, 2005
6	10.15 ft	July 6, 2018
7	10.06 ft	February 22, 2007
8	9.85 ft	June 14, 2010
9	9.43 ft	May 23, 2020
10	9.29 ft	July 1, 2024

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:54 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Platte R Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch near Elm CrRiver gauge, Platte R Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch	3.91 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	3.7 mi
Buffalo Creek near OvertonRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek	3.82 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	5.6 mi
Platte R,So-Ch,Cottonwood Ranch near OvertonRiver gauge, Platte R,So-Ch,Cottonwood Ranch	4.06 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	5.9 mi
Platte River near OvertonRiver gauge, Platte River	2.57 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Spring Creek near OvertonRiver gauge, Spring Creek	2.72 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	9 mi
Platte R, J2 Outflow and S Ch, near OvertonRiver gauge, Platte R, J2 Outflow and S Ch	6.20 ft	No reference yet	−0.09 ft	10 mi
Platte River near KearneyRiver gauge, Platte River	2.42 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	17 mi
South Loup River at Pressey WMA near OcontoRiver gauge, South Loup River	0.60 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Elm Creek near Elm Creek?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 8.64 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 Elm Creek near Elm Creek today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT, the water level was 0.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Elm Creek near Elm Creek rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Elm Creek near Elm Creek normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Elm Creek near Elm Creek?

The highest level on record is 10.73 ft on March 13, 2019.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06769525 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.72899, -99.39862 (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	0.86 ft	2026-10-19 19:45	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-19 19:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Elm Creek near Elm Creek (usgs:06769525). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/elm-creek-near-elm-creek

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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