Major Flood
26 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 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.21 ft
This value represents a level not seen on Salt Creek since the Great Flood of 1908.
23 ft
At this level a parking lot/boat ramp located along the left bank begins to flood.
21 ft
Local levees along the river are threatened with overtopping. In addition, substantial damages are occurring at the campground near Highway 6.
20 ft
Water will begin to impact a campground just downstream of the Highway 6 bridge. During the summer, this campground may be filled with as many as 50 campers.
19 ft
Lowland flooding, including around Ashland, begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22.1 ft | — |
| May 7, 2015 | 21.45 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 20.38 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek near Ashland?
The Salt Creek near Ashland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06805000) 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 near Ashland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek near Ashland is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Creek near Ashland 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 near Ashland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Saunders County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0517°N, 96.3383°W. USGS site number: 06805000. 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.