Major Flood
30 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Union encounters widespread flooding at this level as well as a large expanse of the reach. In addition water nears the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
29 ft
Highway 75 near the gage floods. The western part of Union near the railroad tracks (LaRue Street) begin to flood. Some basements of low lying homes and some industrial businesses along these tracks flood.
28 ft
State Highway 34 west of Union floods. Upstream at Nehawka, flooding enters the town as well.
27 ft
The overflow channel near the railroad tracks on the outskirts of Union fills.
25 ft
A larger portion of the reach encounters additional lowland flooding with many secondary roads flooded.
23 ft
Lowland flooding begins around Nehawka and areas upstream of Union.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1993 | 30.97 ft | 65,100 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 29.98 ft | 48,200 cfs |
| May 8, 1950 | 29.8 ft | 60,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
UION1
River
Weeping Water Creek
County
Cass, NE
Coordinates
40.7939°N, 95.9114°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Weeping Water Creek at Union?
The Weeping Water Creek at Union gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06806500) 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 Weeping Water Creek at Union?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Weeping Water Creek at Union is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Weeping Water Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Weeping Water Creek at Union 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 Weeping Water Creek at Union gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.7939°N, 95.9114°W. USGS site number: 06806500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.