North Platte River at Lewellen
Garden County, Nebraska
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding in southern portions of Lewellen. State Highway 26 may be impassable as river levels increase.
- 9.5 ft
Homes near and along the North Platte River may flood, including homes along County Road 46 and County Road 199A. Flooding occurs along south side of Highway 26 from 5 miles upstream of Lewellen to Lewellen.
- 9 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding may occur around Fairground Street, County Road 46, County Road 199 A and County Road 44 A east of Highway 26. Homes near and along the river may begin to flood.
- 8 ft
Minor flood stage. Overflow and high water table levels may cause seepage and flooding of basements and crawl spaces near and along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 | 8.92 ft | 10,486 cfs |
| Mar 2, 2019 | 8.74 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 8.66 ft | 10,000 cfs |
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