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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16.5 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.88 ft
Floodwaters begin to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site. Highway 2 will be under water and closed in several locations between Hazard and Ravenna.
21 ft
The railroad bridge near the site acts as a dam at 20.5 feet which will result in backwater. Highway 2 will be underwater between Hazard and Ravenna in several locations.
20 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in agricultural land adjacent to the river. Highway 2 will be inundated between Hazard and Sweetwater. Access to Ravenna from the south will be cut off as Highway 68 will be under water. A house downstream of the gauge house on Keystone Road will begin to flood.
18 ft
There will be widespread lowland flooding and Highway 68 access to Ravenna will be under water. In addition, water may encroach on Highway 2 between Hazard and Sweetwater.
16.5 ft
Flooding occurs in pastures and agricultural land.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1947 | 23.2 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 21.95 ft | 8,410 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1968 | 20.07 ft | 5,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mud Creek at Sweetwater?
The Mud Creek at Sweetwater gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06783500) 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 Mud Creek at Sweetwater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mud Creek at Sweetwater is 16.5 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mud Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mud Creek at Sweetwater 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 Mud Creek at Sweetwater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0375°N, 98.9931°W. USGS site number: 06783500. 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 DWEE
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.