Major Flood
35 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Widespread lowland flooding occurs. Water fully inundates the county line road and there is no access to the gage site.
34 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
33 ft
Water covers the county line road at the river gage site.
32 ft
Water reaches the low spot on the county line road near the river gage site. In addition, flood water will reach a depth of over 3 feet within the river gage equipment house.
29 ft
Muddy Creek will spill out of its banks and inundate the bottom of the river gage equipment house.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2019 | 29.35 ft | 4,260 cfs |
| May 24, 2008 | 28.19 ft | 5,520 cfs |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 17.92 ft | 1,370 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Muddy Creek at Furnas-Gosper County Line?
The Muddy Creek at Furnas-Gosper County Line gauge is maintained by USGS (site 00224600) 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 Muddy Creek at Furnas-Gosper County Line?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Muddy Creek at Furnas-Gosper County Line is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Muddy Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Muddy Creek at Furnas-Gosper County Line 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 Muddy Creek at Furnas-Gosper County Line gauge located?
The gauge is located in Furnas County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.3511°N, 99.9553°W. USGS site number: 00224600. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.