Wahoo Creek at Ashland water level
River gauge, Wahoo Creek, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 143 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Wahoo Creek at Ashland is at 5.26 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.39 ft above the median of 4.88 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 13.74 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.96 ft (+1.30 ft).
It has dropped 0.89 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.02 ft and 20.00 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.88 ft0.39 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.08 ft – 6.35 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.96 ft+1.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.02 ft – 20.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.56 ft – 20.00 ft
- Highest on record
- 21.10 ftMarch 14, 2019
Floating and fishing near Wahoo Creek at Ashland
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 13.74 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 23.50 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the gage house.
- 20.00 ft
- State Highway 66 north of Ashland begins to flood.
- 19.00 ft
- Overflows begin to affect surrounding farmlands.
- 5.26 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.10 ft | March 14, 2019 |
| 2 | 20.73 ft | July 2, 2024 |
| 3 | 20.63 ft | October 2, 2026 |
| 4 | 20.48 ft | May 8, 2015 |
| 5 | 20.25 ft | May 6, 2007 |
| 6 | 20.01 ft | May 20, 2017 |
| 7 | 19.77 ft | June 22, 2010 |
| 8 | 19.63 ft | June 6, 2008 |
| 9 | 19.62 ft | June 27, 1999 |
| 10 | 19.18 ft | May 11, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Wahoo Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo Creek at S Chestnut St at WahooRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek | 7.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 17 mi |
| Wahoo Creek at IthacaRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek | 4.95 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 7.06 ft | Normal | −0.39 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Platte River near AshlandRiver gauge, Platte River | 14.87 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Salt Creek at GreenwoodRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 8 mi |
| Rock Creek near CerescoRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 4.62 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 10 mi |
| Buffalo Creek at S 168th St near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 9.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Platte River near VeniceRiver gauge, Platte River | 11.63 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 10 mi |
| Platte River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Platte River | 3.39 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| South Papillion Creek near GretnaRiver gauge, South Papillion Creek | 5.46 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Wahoo Creek at Ashland compare with last year?
It is 1.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.96 ft.
What is flood stage for Wahoo Creek at Ashland?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 13.74 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Wahoo Creek at Ashland in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.08 ft and 6.35 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 Wahoo Creek at Ashland today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:45 AM CDT, the water level was 5.26 ft. Down 0.89 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wahoo Creek at Ashland rising or falling?
Down 0.89 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wahoo Creek at Ashland normal?
Normal 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:06804700(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.05339, -96.36792(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 | 5.26 ft | 2026-10-18 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 143 cfs | 2026-10-18 13:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wahoo Creek at Ashland (usgs:06804700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/wahoo-creek-at-ashland
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