Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Water covers County Road 142 and extensive flooding occurs in lowlands.
9 ft
Water covers County Road 142...and considerable pasture and lowland flooding occurs.
8 ft
Water will cover portions of County Road 142 near the gauge site. In addition, there will be widespread flooding of lowland areas along the river.
7.5 ft
There is widespread flooding of the lowland pasture area along the creek and water will begin to reach up onto the edge of county road 142.
7 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the county road bridge 142 and continues to spill into low lying pasture land along the creek.
6.5 ft
Water begins to spill out of the narrow creek banks and into the surrounding pasture land.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1999 | 8.65 ft | 1,360 cfs |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 8.54 ft | 1,280 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 8.39 ft | 1,120 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clear Creek near Shelby?
The Clear Creek near Shelby gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06794650) 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 Clear Creek near Shelby?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clear Creek near Shelby is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clear Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Clear Creek near Shelby 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 Clear Creek near Shelby gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.3519°N, 97.4031°W. USGS site number: 06794650. 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 USGS
- Stage may be affected by ice.