Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Numerous county roads will be flooded and several homes would be threatened including a home built in 2023 located within 100 yards to the northwest of the river gauge.
12 ft
Flooding reaches the bottom of the bridge and spreads out covering road 443 on the approach to the bridge. There is extensive flooding of agricultural areas adjacent to the creek.
8.5 ft
The gas station at the Overton Interstate 80 exit becomes inundated by Spring Creek flood water. In addition, driveway access to one residence immediately west of the gas station becomes cut off by flood 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 23, 2008 | 9.63 ft | 484 cfs |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 9.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 28, 2019 | 8.77 ft | 343 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Creek near Overton?
The Spring Creek near Overton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06768020) 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 Spring Creek near Overton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring Creek near Overton is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Spring Creek near Overton 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 Spring Creek near Overton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawson County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.7072°N, 99.5594°W. USGS site number: 06768020. 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.