RIVER GAUGE · CENTER CREEK
Center Creek at Franklin
Franklin County, Nebraska
Water level0.98 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water covers the county road access to the Franklin County Fairgrounds and considerable field flooding occurs. Water levels may begin to affect homes southeast of the river gauge.
- 13 ft
The county road access via J street to the Franklin County Fairgrounds will be under water. There will also be extensive low land flooding near the creek.
- 11 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the county road bridge at the river gauge site. Agricultural land near the creek and horse arena at the fairgrounds will flood.
- 9 ft
The horse arena at the Franklin County Fairground will flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2019 | 8.9 ft | 1,230 cfs |
| May 4, 2007 | 8.18 ft | 2,120 cfs |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 7.34 ft | 1,390 cfs |
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