Major Flood
16 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Water covers highway 39. Major flooding of agricultural land occurs.
14.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
11 ft
Numerous county roads, including Monroe road, are inundated with water. Considerable flooding of agricultural land continues.
9 ft
Low lying agricultural land floods
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 10, 2008 | 10.29 ft | 2,210 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 9.88 ft | 1,370 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 9.66 ft | 1,620 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Prairie Creek near Silver Creek?
The Prairie Creek near Silver Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06773500) 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 Prairie Creek near Silver Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Prairie Creek near Silver Creek is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Prairie Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Prairie Creek near Silver Creek 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 Prairie Creek near Silver Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Merrick County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.3289°N, 97.6750°W. USGS site number: 06773500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.