Major Flood
29 ft
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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
26.5 ft
Minor Flood
20.5 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the 27th street bridge.
29 ft
Major flooding is imminent, or ongoing, as levees may begin to be overtopped all along Salt Creek. At this level the water is near the level observed in May of 2015 when areas like Nebraska Innovation Campus flooded and levees were at capacity.
26.5 ft
Areas of the North Bottoms begin to flood as does the area around, and including, the baseball field at Haymarket Park.
23 ft
Lower areas between Capitol Beach and Interstate 80 flood, this includes commerical areas west of Sun Valley Boulevard and north of West O Street. Capitol Beach itself may see flooding along the east side closer to the railroad tracks.
21 ft
Flooding is contained to the channel at the gage site. Upstream of the gage site, southwest of North 14 Street, lowland flooding begins in areas between West O Street and Rosa Parks Way, including the railyard.
14 ft
There is no flooding at this level. However, at this level local officials begin increased monitoring of Salt Creek as the creek is two-thirds bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2015 | 28.87 ft | 34,800 cfs |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 26.52 ft | 28,400 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1951 | 26.15 ft | 28,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek at Lincoln (27th Street)?
The Salt Creek at Lincoln (27th Street) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803500) 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 Salt Creek at Lincoln (27th Street)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek at Lincoln (27th Street) is 20.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26.5 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Creek at Lincoln (27th Street) 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 Salt Creek at Lincoln (27th Street) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.8468°N, 96.6816°W. USGS site number: 06803500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Salt Creek
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Upstream: Salt Creek at Innovation Campus at Lincoln
Downstream: Salt Creek at Lincoln (70th Street)
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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.