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Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Knox County, Nebraska on the Howe Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06466470, 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

21 ft

Moderate Flood

16.5 ft

Minor Flood

15 ft

Action Stage

14 ft

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

What Floods at Each Level

21 ft

Floodwaters begin to flow over the bridge.

18 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.

16.5 ft

886 Road begins to flood north of the creek.

14.5 ft

Lowland flooding begins along the south bank.

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
Mar 12, 201913.96 ft
Mar 12, 201913.96 ft
Mar 2, 20187.46 ft1,050 cfs
Mar 2, 20187.46 ft1,050 cfs
May 12, 20236.06 ft516 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06466470

NWS LID

HCWN1

River

Howe Creek

County

Knox, NE

Coordinates

42.6732°N, 97.8539°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center?

The Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06466470) 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 Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.

How do I get alerts when Howe Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center 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 Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center gauge located?

The gauge is located in Knox County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.6732°N, 97.8539°W. USGS site number: 06466470. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Data courtesy of the USGS