RIVER GAUGE · SHELL CREEK
Shell Creek near Columbus
Platte County, Nebraska
Water level10.13 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft
Minor flood30 ft
Moderate flood31 ft
Major flood32 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
Extensive flooding takes place affecting county roads and much farmland. Depending on the amount of runoff below the gage, the Lower Shell Creek basin may threaten Schuyler and Rogers.
- 31 ft
The access road to the gage begins to flood.
- 30 ft
Low banks located 200 feet upstream of the gage begin to flood rural lowlands. In addition, water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1990 | 32.76 ft | 8,000 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1971 | 32.15 ft | 3,600 cfs |
| May 19, 1982 | 32.11 ft | 4,970 cfs |
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