Major Flood
12.5 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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Water may begin to impact residential areas along the creek.
12.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to impact a business north of West Maple Road.
11 ft
The eastbound lane of West Maple Road, east of the creek, begins to flood.
10.5 ft
Significant flooding is occurring along the westbound lane of West Maple Road, likely closing the road to traffic.
9.5 ft
Floodwaters are impacting the westbound lane of West Maple Road east of the creek.
8 ft
Low lying areas along the creek and north of West Maple Road are inundated. In addition, water begins to impact the westbound lanes.
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 20, 2024 | 12.66 ft | — |
| May 10, 2016 | 11.12 ft | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 10.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EKWN1
River
West Papillion Creek
County
Douglas, NE
Coordinates
41.2929°N, 96.2525°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn?
The West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06610773) 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 West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Papillion Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn 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 West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2929°N, 96.2525°W. USGS site number: 06610773. 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.