Thomas Creek near Bennington water level
River gauge, Thomas Creek, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
Thomas Creek near Bennington is at 2.68 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.09 ft below the median of 2.77 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. It is 14.82 ft below the flood stage of 17.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.43 ft (+0.25 ft).
It has dropped 0.97 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.77 ft and 3.72 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.77 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.99 ft – 3.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.43 ft+0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.77 ft – 3.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.64 ft – 3.49 ft
- Highest on record
- 11.30 ftMay 21, 2024
Floating and fishing near Thomas Creek near Bennington
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.50 ft, 14.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Water will begin to impact the bottom of the Highway 36 bridge, also known as Bennington Road.
- 17.50 ft
- Croplands near the gage site begin to flood.
- 2.68 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.30 ft | May 21, 2024 |
| 2 | 10.18 ft | June 3, 2014 |
| 3 | 9.98 ft | June 19, 2018 |
| 4 | 8.33 ft | September 19, 2019 |
| 5 | 8.29 ft | August 23, 2016 |
| 6 | 7.05 ft | October 6, 2017 |
| 7 | 6.68 ft | May 6, 2015 |
| 8 | 5.33 ft | July 10, 2021 |
| 9 | 4.86 ft | February 27, 2023 |
| 10 | 4.56 ft | May 29, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 3.48 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Big Papillion Creek near BenningtonRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 5.76 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Little Papillion Creek at IrvingtonRiver gauge, Little Papillion Creek | 4.10 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Cole Creek at Blondo Street at OmahaRiver gauge, Cole Creek | 5.52 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Big Papillion Creek near KennardRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 8.11 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, Big Papillion Creek | 10.55 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| West Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, West Papillion Creek | 8.62 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 9 mi |
| Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at OmahaRiver gauge, Little Papillion Cr | 2.98 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Thomas Creek near Bennington compare with last year?
It is 0.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.43 ft.
What is flood stage for Thomas Creek near Bennington?
The official flood stage is 17.50 ft. The level is currently 14.82 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Thomas Creek near Bennington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.99 ft and 3.43 ft, based on 11 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 Thomas Creek near Bennington today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Down 0.97 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Thomas Creek near Bennington rising or falling?
Down 0.97 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.91 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Thomas Creek near Bennington normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 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:06610742(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.36468, -96.10032(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 | 2.68 ft | 2026-10-18 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Thomas Creek near Bennington (usgs:06610742). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/thomas-creek-near-bennington
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer