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Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Red Willow County, Nebraska on the Red Willow Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06838000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

19 ft

Moderate Flood

17 ft

Minor Flood

15 ft

Action Stage

14 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

18.36 ft

Record Stage

15 ft

BANKFULL STAGE WITH MINOR FLOODING OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.

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 21, 194718.36 ft30,000 cfs
Jun 21, 194718.36 ft30,000 cfs
Jun 20, 194816.77 ft14,800 cfs
Jun 20, 194816.77 ft14,800 cfs
May 22, 200816.02 ft3,900 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06838000

NWS LID

RWCN1

River

Red Willow Creek

County

Red Willow, NE

Coordinates

40.2361°N, 100.5000°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska?

The Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06838000) 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 Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.

How do I get alerts when Red Willow Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Red Willow Creek at 4W Indianola, Nebraska gauge located?

The gauge is located in Red Willow County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.2361°N, 100.5000°W. USGS site number: 06838000. 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 US Geological Service