RIVER GAUGE · PAPILLION CREEK
Papillion Creek at Harlan Lewis Road near La Platte
Sarpy County, Nebraska
Water level17.06 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action27.5 ft
Minor flood28 ft
Moderate flood35.5 ft
Major flood37.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44.5 ft
The river gage equipment begins to flood.
- 39 ft
Floodwaters near the top of the levee system.
- 37 ft
Floodwaters are within two feet of overtopping the levee along the north bank.
- 25 ft
Water reaches the base of the levees.
- 23 ft
Overflow of the natural bank begins, but is still contained within the levees. The bike path under the bridge begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | 31.7 ft | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 22.75 ft | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 19.21 ft | — |
More on Papillion Creek
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