Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
The city of Albion, located downstream of the gage, begins to be significantly impacted by floodwaters. In addition, floodwaters may begin to impact road access to the gage.
14.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
13.5 ft
Flooding begins along the east bank of the river. At this level, flood waters may begin to impact structures in the community of Loretto.
11 ft
Flooding begins to impact cropland near the gage site.
9.5 ft
Flooding inundates low lying areas.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1993 | 13.88 ft | 5,600 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1950 | 13.74 ft | 4,570 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 13.03 ft | 4,860 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver Creek at Loretto?
The Beaver Creek at Loretto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06793500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Beaver Creek at Loretto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver Creek at Loretto is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver Creek rises?
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Where is the Beaver Creek at Loretto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boone County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.7634°N, 98.0862°W. USGS site number: 06793500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DWEE
- Stage may be affected by ice.