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South Papillion Creek at Chalco
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska on the South Papillion Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06610788, 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

46 ft

Moderate Flood

43 ft

Minor Flood

40 ft

Action Stage

33.5 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

43 ft

Areas along the south bank south of the bridge begin to flood.

40 ft

Bank overflow begins. In addition, cropland north of the bridge begins to be impacted.

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 20, 201434.64 ft9,020 cfs
Jun 20, 201434.64 ft9,020 cfs
Jun 10, 200831.8 ft6,000 cfs
Jun 10, 200831.8 ft6,000 cfs
Aug 10, 201631.36 ft4,690 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06610788

NWS LID

PSBN1

River

South Papillion Creek

County

Sarpy, NE

Coordinates

41.1801°N, 96.1392°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of South Papillion Creek at Chalco?

The South Papillion Creek at Chalco gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06610788) 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 South Papillion Creek at Chalco?

The NWS-defined flood stage for South Papillion Creek at Chalco is 40 feet. Action stage begins at 33.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.

How do I get alerts when South Papillion Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Papillion Creek at Chalco to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the South Papillion Creek at Chalco gauge located?

The gauge is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.1801°N, 96.1392°W. USGS site number: 06610788. 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