Sappa Creek near Beaver City
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Furnas County, Nebraska on the Sappa Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06845200, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
4,800 cfs
Moderate Flood
18 ft
2,560 cfs
Minor Flood
16 ft
1,400 cfs
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Highway 283 south of Beaver City will begin to flood.
20 ft
Lowlands outside the town of Beaver City flood from the overflows of the Sappa Creek and Beaver Creek. A record flood of 20.85 feet occurred in June of 1966. In addition, water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
18 ft
Lowland flooding becomes more widespread.
16 ft
The left bank continues to overflow resulting in significant crop and pasture land flooding.
14.5 ft
The left bank begins to overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1966 | 20.85 ft | 9,500 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1966 | 20.85 ft | 9,500 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1960 | 20.03 ft | 5,690 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1960 | 20.03 ft | 5,690 cfs |
| Aug 5, 1950 | 19.5 ft | 3,990 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sappa Creek near Beaver City?
The Sappa Creek near Beaver City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06845200) 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 Sappa Creek near Beaver City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sappa Creek near Beaver City is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Sappa Creek near Beaver City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Furnas County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0458°N, 99.8900°W. USGS site number: 06845200. 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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.