Major Flood
11 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Water reaches bottom of pedestrian bridge, widespread flooding into surrounding areas.
9.5 ft
Water begins to overflow north and south banks, recreational trail along the creek floods.
8.5 ft
Parking lot along the north bank near the gauge will begin to flood.
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
NWS LID
KTCN1
River
Turkey Creek
County
Buffalo, NE
Coordinates
40.6730°N, 99.0278°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turkey Creek near Kearney?
The Turkey Creek near Kearney gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Turkey Creek near Kearney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey Creek near Kearney is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turkey Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Turkey Creek near Kearney 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 Turkey Creek near Kearney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.6730°N, 99.0278°W. 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 Nebraska DWEE