Major Flood
37.5 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
34 ft
Action Stage
32 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39.42 ft
This level represents a flood that has a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. This type of flood is commonly referred to as a 500-year flood.
38.02 ft
This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. This type of flood is commonly referred to as a 100-year flood.
36 ft
At this level 70th Street and the Abbott Sports Complex will begin to flood.
34 ft
Due to the high banks in this area of Salt Creek, overbank flooding is unlikely. During the flood of 2015 little if any river flood impacts were noted in this area. However, areas upstream will likely be experiencing at least moderate flood conditions. In addition, water begins to impact the bottom of the 70th street bridge.
29 ft
Water begins to backup through a culvert along the right bank of the river. Though well below flood stage, the ditches along 70th Street begin to fill with floodwaters.
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 | 33.39 ft | 29,000 cfs |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 27.46 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 26.62 ft | 19,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek at Lincoln (70th Street)?
The Salt Creek at Lincoln (70th Street) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803513) 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 (70th Street)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek at Lincoln (70th Street) is 34 feet. Action stage begins at 32 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 37.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek rises?
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Where is the Salt Creek at Lincoln (70th Street) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.8858°N, 96.6243°W. USGS site number: 06803513. 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.