Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
SW 63rd Street is flooded. However, substantial flooding is likely ongoing further downstream due to backwater effects from Salt Creek.
26.85 ft
Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at SW 63rd Street.
25 ft
Overbank flooding begins near the gage site at SW 63rd Street.
23 ft
Flooding impacts are similar to those observed in May of 2015.
19 ft
Flooding begins along the creek, likely downstream of SW 63rd Street closer to the confluence with Salt Creek.
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, 2015 | 23.21 ft | 6,550 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 17.73 ft | 3,760 cfs |
| May 4, 2007 | 17.39 ft | 4,430 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LMCN1
River
Middle Creek
County
Lancaster, NE
Coordinates
40.8110°N, 96.8061°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Creek at Lincoln (SW 63rd Street)?
The Middle Creek at Lincoln (SW 63rd Street) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803170) 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 Middle Creek at Lincoln (SW 63rd Street)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Creek at Lincoln (SW 63rd Street) is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Middle Creek at Lincoln (SW 63rd Street) 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 Middle Creek at Lincoln (SW 63rd Street) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.8110°N, 96.8061°W. USGS site number: 06803170. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.