Major Flood
17 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 12 bridge at the gauge.
17 ft
Considerable flooding occurs within the defined reach.
16 ft
Local levees along the river near Highway 12 begin to be overtopped.
15 ft
Urban lowlands near Ponca Creek at Verdel and Lynch can flood.
13.5 ft
At this level Rayder Swanson Road floods.
12 ft
Minor rural lowlands begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 18.26 ft | 7,690 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 17.3 ft | — |
| Mar 3, 1994 | 16.58 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ponca Creek at Verdel?
The Ponca Creek at Verdel gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06453600) 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 Ponca Creek at Verdel?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ponca Creek at Verdel is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ponca Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ponca Creek at Verdel 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 Ponca Creek at Verdel gauge located?
The gauge is located in Knox County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.8110°N, 98.1751°W. USGS site number: 06453600. 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 USGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.