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Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street)
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Lancaster County, Nebraska on the Haines Branch. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06803093, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

24.5 ft

Moderate Flood

20.5 ft

Minor Flood

17 ft

Action Stage

11 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

24.5 ft

Water may begin to flow onto the railroad tracks near the gage.

21.5 ft

Water may begin to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.

20.5 ft

Water begins to impact several residents near and along Coddington Road as flooding becomes widespread throughout the Haines Branch floodplain.

18 ft

Water begins to impact 56th Street near the gage. In addition, pasture lands start taking on more water along both banks.

17 ft

Lowland flooding commences in the vicinity of the gage.

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 6, 201520.75 ft5,060 cfs
May 6, 201520.75 ft5,060 cfs
May 5, 200716.94 ft2,890 cfs
May 5, 200716.94 ft2,890 cfs
Sep 30, 201416.4 ft2,120 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06803093

NWS LID

LHBN1

River

Haines Branch

County

Lancaster, NE

Coordinates

40.7673°N, 96.7967°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street)?

The Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803093) 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 Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street)?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street) is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20.5 feet, and major flooding at 24.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when Haines Branch rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Haines Branch at Lincoln (SW 56th Street) gauge located?

The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.7673°N, 96.7967°W. USGS site number: 06803093. 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 USGS