Major Flood
31.5 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
29.5 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
15.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Residential areas east of the creek, primarily along the railroad, may be impacted. Areas around, and including, Southwest High School need to be monitored as flood waters will be very close to impacting several buildings in this area. Also, water begins to flow over the bridge at Pioneers Boulevard.
29 ft
Commerical areas east of the creek begin to flood. Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at Pioneers Boulevard.
28 ft
Residential and commercial areas west of the creek, and along South 1st Street, begin to flood. In addition, portions of Warlick Boulevard near the Highway 77 intersection begin to flood.
26 ft
Pioneers Boulevard between the creek and railroad tracks begins to flood.
24 ft
The remainder of Wilderness Park north of Old Cheney Road begins seeing lowland flooding. Water may also begin to encroach on South 1st Street which runs along the west side of Wilderness Park.
23 ft
Old Cheney Road begins to flood east of Highway 77 and west of the railroad tracks.
21 ft
Wilderness Park begins to flood south of Old Cheney Road. Flooding also begins west of Highway 77 in nearby farm fields west of Old Cheney Road.
19.5 ft
Water begins to impact the dirt trail along the east side of the creek.
18.5 ft
Water begins to overtop the west bank near the gage site, though no significant impacts are occurring.
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 | 30.08 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 22.92 ft | 6,360 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 21.84 ft | 7,240 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek at Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard)?
The Salt Creek at Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803080) 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 (Pioneers Boulevard)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek at Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard) is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 15.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29.5 feet, and major flooding at 31.5 feet.
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Where is the Salt Creek at Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.7703°N, 96.7188°W. USGS site number: 06803080. 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
- 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.