RIVER GAUGE · SPRING CREEK
Spring Creek near Overton
Dawson County, Nebraska
Water level2.86 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood8.5 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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