RIVER GAUGE · BIG PAPILLION CREEK
Big Papillion Creek near Bennington
Douglas County, Nebraska
Water level5.94 ft
Flow73 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft
Minor flood30 ft
Moderate flood32 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 36 ft
Water approaches the road surface along Highway 36 northwest of Bennington.
- 35 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 36 bridge northwest of Bennington.
- 32 ft
The playing fields west of Bennington are likely inundated with floodwaters.
- 30 ft
Croplands near the gage site begin to flood. In addition, playing fields located west of Bennington along the creek may begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 26.99 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Aug 22, 2016 | 24.84 ft | 8,730 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 23.41 ft | 6,140 cfs |
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