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Omaha Creek at Homer water level

River gauge, Omaha Creek, Nebraska, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.18ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
23.0 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 34.50 ft Minor floodstage 18.00 ft

History

2.02.53.0ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 182.02.53.0ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
2.02.53.0ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 182.02.53.0ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
24ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202624ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Omaha Creek at Homer is at 2.18 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.20 ft below the median of 2.38 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 15.82 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.29 ft (−0.11 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.12 ft and 2.45 ft.

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

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.38 ft0.20 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.95 ft – 3.02 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Same day last year
2.29 ft−0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.12 ft – 2.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.07 ft – 3.94 ft
Highest on record
34.50 ftJune 4, 1940

Floating and fishing near Omaha Creek at Homer

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

Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 15.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft
The main parts of Homer are under 6 to 8 feet of water, and large amounts of pasture and farm land in rural areas are flooded.
30.00 ft
The railroad tracks along the east side of Omaha Creek are overtopped. Homes and businesses within Homer are impacted by flooding.
28.00 ft
Portions of the banks in and around Homer begin to be overtopped, resulting in flooding within the town of Homer.
26.00 ft
Minor flooding of some low lying areas becomes more likely upstream of Homer.
20.00 ft
Minor flooding is possible just south of Homer near the junction of Fiddlers Creek.
18.00 ft
Minor agricultural flooding is possible northeast of Homer. This flooding may become more widespread and significant in instances of levee issues.
2.18 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
134.50 ftJune 4, 1940
228.47 ftFebruary 19, 1971
323.62 ftJuly 2, 1958
422.30 ftJuly 16, 1996
521.41 ftMarch 13, 2019
621.41 ftJune 21, 1954
720.35 ftJune 14, 1957
820.22 ftMay 23, 1952
917.60 ftMarch 18, 1978
1017.50 ftJuly 17, 1972

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 49%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South Omaha Creek at WalthillRiver gauge, South Omaha Creek 6.53 ft Normal −0.01 ft 12 mi
Missouri River at Sioux CityRiver gauge, Missouri River 10.46 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 12 mi
Big Sioux River at Sioux CityRiver gauge, Big Sioux River 9.92 ft Very low +0.02 ft 14 mi
Perry Creek at 38th Street at Sioux CityRiver gauge, Perry Creek 6.54 ft Low −0.04 ft 15 mi
North Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 at MacyRiver gauge, North Blackbird Creek 7.88 ft Below flood stage +0.10 ft 16 mi
South Blackbird Creek at Hwy 75 near MacyRiver gauge, South Blackbird Creek 5.34 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 17 mi
Blackbird Creek near MacyRiver gauge, Blackbird Creek 5.18 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 17 mi
Elliott Creek at LawtonRiver gauge, Elliott Creek 72.28 ft Below flood stage ±0 19 mi

Questions and answers

How does Omaha Creek at Homer compare with last year?

It is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.29 ft.

What is flood stage for Omaha Creek at Homer?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.82 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Omaha Creek at Homer in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.38 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.95 ft and 3.02 ft, based on 17 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 Omaha Creek at Homer today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Omaha Creek at Homer rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Omaha Creek at Homer normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 17 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:06601000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.32141, -96.48793 (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 2.18 ft 2026-10-18 11:45 Provisional
Flow 23.0 cfs 2026-10-18 11:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Omaha Creek at Homer (usgs:06601000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/omaha-creek-at-homer

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