RIVER GAUGE · ELM CREEK (TRIB. TO PLATTE RIVER)
Elm Creek (trib. to Platte River) near Elm Creek
Buffalo County, Nebraska
Water level0.89 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8.5 ft
Minor flood9.5 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
In addition to County Road 56, Highway 30 will also likely be flooded.
- 10.5 ft
Floodwaters are likely overtopping the bridge on Road 56.
- 9.5 ft
Water reaches bottom of the bridge on County Road 56 and may begin to spill onto Road 56. In addition, a home along the creek may be impacted by floodwaters.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2019 | 10.73 ft | — |
| May 23, 2003 | 10.59 ft | 322 cfs |
| May 23, 2008 | 10.55 ft | 857 cfs |
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