RIVER GAUGE · BLUE CREEK
Blue Creek near Lewellen
Garden County, Nebraska
Water level2.70 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft212 cfs
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread and extensive flooding of agricultural areas west of Lewellen. Flood waters reach the low steel of the bridge.
- 7 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along Blue Creek west of Lewellen.
- 5.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas begins.
- 5 ft
Action stage. Water begins to overflow the lower banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1966 | 6.61 ft | 204 cfs |
| Jul 10, 1962 | 5.75 ft | 558 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1958 | 5.62 ft | 376 cfs |
More on Blue Creek
DownstreamNorth Platte River at Lewellen
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