RIVER GAUGE · BIG SANDY CREEK
Big Sandy Creek near Alexandria
Jefferson County, Nebraska
Water level3.03 ft
Flow18 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11.5 ft
Minor flood13.5 ft
Moderate flood14.5 ft
Major flood15.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
The bridge at the gage site will overtop.
- 15.5 ft
Major flooding is ongoing primarily impacting Alexandria along the southern part of town. In addition, Highway 53 may flood.
- 15 ft
Floodwaters begin to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 13.5 ft
Far southern portions of Alexandria, near the railroad, may begin to flood. In addition, gravel roads along the creek begin to be impacted as widespread lowland flooding is ongoing.
- 11.5 ft
Lowland flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2015 | 17.08 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1984 | 16.71 ft | 21,900 cfs |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 15.98 ft | 15,200 cfs |
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