RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE SALT CREEK
Little Salt Creek near Lincoln (Arbor Road)
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Water level1.83 ft
Flow12 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
Water begins to flow over the bridge at Arbor Road.
- 26.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to impact the bottom of the Arbor Road bridge at the gage site.
- 21 ft
Widespread lowland flooding is ongoing, similar to what was experienced in May of 2015. The severity of the flooding will depend on the amount of backwater flooding due to Salt Creek.
- 16 ft
Lowland flooding begins downstream of the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2015 | 21.65 ft | 9,790 cfs |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 20.58 ft | 8,480 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1987 | 20.02 ft | 7,640 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 1.1
This value represents the lower operating limit of the river gage.
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