Major Flood
34 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Water reaches the bottom the Millard Avenue bridge.
34 ft
Flooding along the west bank begins.
31 ft
More substantial east bank flooding begins.
29 ft
The east bank downstream of Millard Avenue begins to flood including the ballfields.
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 | 28.52 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 27.12 ft | 8,830 cfs |
| May 10, 2016 | 24.68 ft | 6,330 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MWBN1
River
West Papillion Creek
County
Douglas, NE
Coordinates
41.2071°N, 96.1280°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Papillion Creek at Millard?
The West Papillion Creek at Millard gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06610785) 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 Millard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Papillion Creek at Millard is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 34 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 Millard 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 Millard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2071°N, 96.1280°W. USGS site number: 06610785. 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.