RIVER GAUGE · WEST PAPILLION CREEK
West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn
Douglas County, Nebraska
Water level4.82 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9.5 ft
Moderate flood10.5 ft
Major flood12.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 12.66 ft | — |
| May 10, 2016 | 11.12 ft | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 10.8 ft | — |
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