Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
14.5 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Water covers Highway 136 and considerable agricultural and lowland flooding occurs.
22 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the highway 136 bridge.
17 ft
Road 1600 just north of Amboy along the creek will flood.
14.5 ft
Road J and the railroad tracks that run north/south parallel to the creek near road J located 2 miles north of Amboy will begin to experience flooding.
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 3, 1959 | 23.31 ft | 6,000 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1953 | 19.47 ft | 964 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2000 | 17.1 ft | 9,540 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AMBN1
River
Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River)
County
Webster, NE
Coordinates
40.0889°N, 98.4353°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) at Amboy?
The Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) at Amboy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06852000) 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 Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) at Amboy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) at Amboy is 14.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) at Amboy 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 Elm Creek (trib. to Republican River) at Amboy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Webster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0889°N, 98.4353°W. USGS site number: 06852000. 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.