Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
County Road 31 is completely underwater, and considerable flooding occurs in crop land and low lying areas.
13 ft
Water covers County Road 31 bridge.
12 ft
Water reaches the edges of County Road 31.
11 ft
Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site. In addition, there is extensive lowland agricultural flooding.
9.94 ft
At a record stage of 9.94 feet there was widespread flooding that included the inundation of several county roads.
9 ft
Although there is no flooding at the gauge site, the Silver Creek will begin to flow out of its banks at upstream and downstream locations threatening a few county roads.
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 26, 2025 | 9.94 ft | 1,290 cfs |
| May 28, 2019 | 9.68 ft | 1,220 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 9.21 ft | 943 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Silver Creek near Silver Creek?
The Silver Creek near Silver Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06772898) 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 Silver Creek near Silver Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Silver Creek near Silver Creek is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Silver Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Silver Creek near Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek near Silver Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Merrick County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2972°N, 97.7139°W. USGS site number: 06772898. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.