Major Flood
31 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
29 ft
Minor Flood
25.5 ft
Action Stage
22.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Water begins to encroach on businesses west of Park Drive.
30 ft
Park Drive begins to flood.
29 ft
Commercial and residentials areas along the creek, including the Fairgrounds, begin to flood. This level also represents what is commonly referred to as the 100-year floodplain.
25.5 ft
The bike path floods. In addition, more overbank flooding, especially east of the creek, begins.
22.5 ft
Water leaves the channel via a notch along the right bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SFDN1
River
Springfield Creek
County
Sarpy, NE
Coordinates
41.0861°N, 96.1364°W
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StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Springfield Creek at Springfield?
The Springfield Creek at Springfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06805530) 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 Springfield Creek at Springfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Springfield Creek at Springfield is 25.5 feet. Action stage begins at 22.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Springfield Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Springfield Creek at Springfield 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 Springfield Creek at Springfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0861°N, 96.1364°W. USGS site number: 06805530. 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.