RIVER GAUGE · BUFFALO CREEK
Buffalo Creek near Overton
Dawson County, Nebraska
Water level2.30 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Water will cover highway 30 and the nearby railroad lines. In addition, there will be extensive flooding of agricultural areas and numerous county roads.
- 12 ft
Flooding reaches the bottom of the highway 30 bridge and spreads outward across lowland agricultural areas adjacent to the creek.
- 11 ft
Road 751 west of Road 447 will be under water at several locations. In addition, other county roads along the Buffalo Creek also begin to flood. A record crest of 11.4 feet was set on July 10th 2019, with the second highest crest of 11.36 feet set on May 25th 2008.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2019 | 11.4 ft | 473 cfs |
| May 24, 2008 | 11.36 ft | 396 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2007 | 11.2 ft | 395 cfs |
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