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Wahoo Creek at Ashland water level

River gauge, Wahoo Creek, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.26ft Down 0.89 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
143 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 21.10 ft Minor floodstage 19.00 ft

History

History
46810ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 1846810ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
5101520ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18Minor flood stage5101520ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
5101520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage5101520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
5101520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265101520ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

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

RankLevelDate
121.10 ftMarch 14, 2019
220.73 ftJuly 2, 2024
320.63 ftOctober 2, 2026
420.48 ftMay 8, 2015
520.25 ftMay 6, 2007
620.01 ftMay 20, 2017
719.77 ftJune 22, 2010
819.63 ftJune 6, 2008
919.62 ftJune 27, 1999
1019.18 ftMay 11, 2016

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 50%

Map

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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