Major Flood
31 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.5 ft
Water flows over the Greenwood Road bridge.
31 ft
Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site. The village of Greenwood is not affected as it is well outside of the floodplain.
24 ft
North 141st Street, near Waverly, and Waverly Road may be flooded.
22 ft
County roads begin to flood in the vicinity of the gage site.
20 ft
Additional lowland flooding continues. Downstream at Ashland and its outskirts; both become threatened with high water.
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 | 27.08 ft | 34,400 cfs |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 26.08 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 25.89 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek near Greenwood?
The Salt Creek near Greenwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06803555) 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 Greenwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek near Greenwood is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 31 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.9653°N, 96.4544°W. USGS site number: 06803555. 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.