Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread and extensive flooding along Fox Creek east of Curtis.
19 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread flooding along Fox Creek east of Curtis.
16 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas along Fox Creek east of Curtis.
14.5 ft
Action stage. Fox Creek begins to overflow the lowest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2015 | 16.54 ft | 1,060 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 15.81 ft | 896 cfs |
| Oct 2, 2017 | 9.61 ft | 140 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox Creek near Curtis?
The Fox Creek near Curtis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06840000) 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 Fox Creek near Curtis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox Creek near Curtis is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fox Creek near Curtis 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 Fox Creek near Curtis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Frontier County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.6344°N, 100.4900°W. USGS site number: 06840000. 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 DNR
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.