Major Flood
25 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
State Highway 32 downstream of the gage begins to flood.
24 ft
Considerable flooding of residential and commercial areas within Madison begins.
23.5 ft
Water nears the bottom of the Main Street bridge.
20 ft
Minor flooding commences along portions of Union Creek.
13.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the natural banks near the gage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1990 | 25.72 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 25.27 ft | 13,700 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 24.41 ft | 11,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Union Creek at Madison?
The Union Creek at Madison gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06799230) 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 Union Creek at Madison?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Union Creek at Madison is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Union Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Union Creek at Madison 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 Union Creek at Madison gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.8315°N, 97.4549°W. USGS site number: 06799230. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.