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Springfield Creek at Springfield
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska on the Springfield Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06805530, 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

31 ft

Moderate Flood

29 ft

Minor Flood

25.5 ft

Action Stage

22.5 ft

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

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.

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

06805530

NWS LID

SFDN1

River

Springfield Creek

County

Sarpy, NE

Coordinates

41.0861°N, 96.1364°W

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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 — even when your screen is off.

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