RIVER GAUGE · BIG PAPILLION CREEK
Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at Omaha
Douglas County, Nebraska
Water level11.18 ft
Flow736 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action29 ft
Minor flood36 ft
Moderate flood37.5 ft
Major flood39.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 40 ft
Water begins to impact the bottom of the Q Street bridge.
- 39.5 ft
Floodwaters will overtop the levee.
- 37.5 ft
Water nears the top of the levee.
- 36 ft
The bike path is further inundated.
- 26.5 ft
Water begins to impact the bike path near the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 35.96 ft | 20,100 cfs |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 32.4 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 31.51 ft | 13,000 cfs |
More on Big Papillion Creek
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