Major Flood
30 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
The main parts of Homer are under 6 to 8 feet of water, and large amounts of pasture and farm land in rural areas are flooded.
30 ft
The railroad tracks along the east side of Omaha Creek are overtopped. Homes and businesses within Homer are impacted by flooding.
28 ft
Portions of the banks in and around Homer begin to be overtopped, resulting in flooding within the town of Homer.
26 ft
Minor flooding of some low lying areas becomes more likely upstream of Homer.
20 ft
Minor flooding is possible just south of Homer near the junction of Fiddlers Creek.
18 ft
Minor agricultural flooding is possible northeast of Homer. This flooding may become more widespread and significant in instances of levee issues.
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 3, 1940 | 34.5 ft | 51,000 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1971 | 28.47 ft | 18,100 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1958 | 23.62 ft | 14,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Omaha Creek at Homer?
The Omaha Creek at Homer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06601000) 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 Omaha Creek at Homer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Omaha Creek at Homer is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Omaha Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Omaha Creek at Homer 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 Omaha Creek at Homer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dakota County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.3217°N, 96.4878°W. USGS site number: 06601000. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.