RIVER GAUGE · STINKING WATER CREEK
Stinking Water Creek at Palisade
Hayes County, Nebraska
Water level2.41 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding from the creek.
- 11 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding of county road south of bridge.
- 10 ft
Flood Stage. Agricultural land along the creek floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | 13.45 ft | 578 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1956 | 11.3 ft | 3,030 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 10.85 ft | 2,340 cfs |
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