Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water covers the county road adjacent to the gauge and significant lowland flooding occurs.
11 ft
Water covers the county road adjacent to the gauge.
10 ft
Water approaches the county road adjacent to the gauge and will begin to spill into low spots in surrounding fields. Flooding will also begin to impact portions of the yard of the property just upstream of the gauge house.
8 ft
Water begins to impact the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2005 | 8.55 ft | 954 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 8.13 ft | 604 cfs |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 8.04 ft | 407 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Warm Slough near Central City?
The Warm Slough near Central City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06772775) 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 Warm Slough near Central City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Warm Slough near Central City is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Warm Slough rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Warm Slough near Central City 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 Warm Slough near Central City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Merrick County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0908°N, 98.0775°W. USGS site number: 06772775. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.