RIVER GAUGE · PRAIRIE CREEK
Prairie Creek near Silver Creek
Merrick County, Nebraska
Water level1.47 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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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
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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