Major Flood
8 ft
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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
7 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1966 | 6.61 ft | 204 cfs |
| Jul 10, 1962 | 5.75 ft | 558 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1958 | 5.62 ft | 376 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blue Creek near Lewellen?
The Blue Creek near Lewellen gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06687000) 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 Blue Creek near Lewellen?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blue Creek near Lewellen is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blue Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blue Creek near Lewellen to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Blue Creek near Lewellen gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garden County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.3373°N, 102.1743°W. USGS site number: 06687000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Platte River at Lewellen
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DNR
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.