RIVER GAUGE · DEADMANS RUN
Deadmans Run at Lincoln (38th Street)
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Water level8.94 ft
Flow39 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft
Minor flood23 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31.5 ft
Buildings at UNL begin to flood along with residential areas north of the university.
- 30.5 ft
North 38th Street, the road to UNL, begins to flood.
- 29 ft
Flooding begins along the south bank.
- 25.5 ft
Flooding begins along the north bank.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2014 | 21.07 ft | 3,490 cfs |
| Oct 23, 2021 | 20.94 ft | 3,380 cfs |
| May 5, 2015 | 20.58 ft | — |
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