Major Flood
26.5 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
24.5 ft
Minor Flood
21.5 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Properties along the east bank begin to flood. In addition, floodwaters reach the bottom of the Blondo Street bridge.
24.5 ft
Cole Creek Drive begins to flood along with properties along the west bank.
21.5 ft
Minor overflow begins along both 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 22.48 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 17.88 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 15.03 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha?
The Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06610760) 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 Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha is 21.5 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24.5 feet, and major flooding at 26.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cole Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha 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 Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2777°N, 96.0349°W. USGS site number: 06610760. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Little Papillion Creek at Ak-sar-ben at Omaha
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- Stage may be affected by ice.