Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Center Creek at Franklin?
The Center Creek at Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06851000) 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 Center Creek at Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Center Creek at Franklin is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Center Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Center Creek at Franklin 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 Center Creek at Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0925°N, 98.9642°W. USGS site number: 06851000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DWEE
- Stage may be affected by ice.