Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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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
21.5 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major flooding has inundated the vast majority of the reach as well as the town of Roca.
23.2 ft
Roca begins to flood as the railroad tracks have been overtopped. Water is also likely flowing over the Roca Road bridge coming into town.
21.5 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring along the reach.
20.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Roca Road bridge at the gage site.
19.5 ft
Roca road west of the gage site floods.
19 ft
Lowlands on the left bank begin to flood.
18 ft
Saltillo Road located 2.8 miles downstream of the gage near Highway 77 floods.
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 7, 1950 | 26 ft | 67,000 cfs |
| Jul 9, 1958 | 22.7 ft | 16,700 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1951 | 22 ft | 9,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek at Roca?
The Salt Creek at Roca gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803000) 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 Roca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek at Roca is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21.5 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek rises?
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Where is the Salt Creek at Roca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.6578°N, 96.6656°W. USGS site number: 06803000. 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.