Major Flood
1548 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DSON1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1546 ft
Minor Flood
1536 ft
Action Stage
1535 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1548 ft
Highway 32 is likely flooded.
1546 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 32 bridge.
1536 ft
The creek is near bankfull with lowland flooding potentiall already ongoing.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
DSON1
River
Union Creek
County
Madison, NE
Coordinates
41.8298°N, 97.3628°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Union Creek near Madison?
The Union Creek near Madison 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 Union Creek near Madison?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Union Creek near Madison is 1536 feet. Action stage begins at 1535 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1546 feet, and major flooding at 1548 feet.
How do I get alerts when Union Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Union Creek near 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 near Madison gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.8298°N, 97.3628°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 MATC
- Stage may be affected by ice.