River stage
Lincoln, Oak Creek
- River level
- 1.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.02 ft
- Recent high
- 11.99 ft
- Recent low
- 0.38 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LOKN1
- 30-day change
- +0.93 ft
- Average
- 0.98 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.66 ft
In brief
The Oak Creek at Lincoln, NE read 1.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.06 ft below action stage. That is 0.93 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LOKN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.66 ft | 1993-07-24 |
| 2 | 18.37 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 3 | 18.04 ft | 2015-05-07 |
| 4 | 18.01 ft | 1998-06-14 |
| 5 | 17.38 ft | 1990-07-26 |
| 6 | 16.65 ft | 2007-05-06 |
| 7 | 16.06 ft | 2008-06-24 |
| 8 | 15.66 ft | 1996-05-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.50 ft
While flooding has not yet begun, local officials initiate increased river monitoring at this stage.
- 18.00 ft
Overbank flooding starts in the low-lying areas between the airport and Interstate 80.
- 22.00 ft
Flooding begins to impact commerical areas of Air Park, particularly those located north of West Cuming Street and south of Highway 34.
- 24.00 ft
Flooding begins to affect the southern areas of the airport grounds, including parts of the runway. Additionally, a greater portion of Air Park exerpiences flooding, though it remains confined to areas east of 48th Street.
- 25.50 ft
Several buildings on the Air Guard Base are flooded, and significant flooding is also affecting a large area of the airport south of Adams Street. Air Park is experiencing ongoing, widespread flooding, impacting numerous roads and commerical properties.
- 29.00 ft
Water flows over the Air Park Road bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oak Creek flooding at Lincoln?
No. The Oak Creek at Lincoln is at 1.44 ft, 12.06 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lincoln?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13.5 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 25.5 ft.
What is the highest the Oak Creek has been at Lincoln?
The highest crest on record is 22.66 ft, on 1993-07-24.
Is the Oak Creek high or low right now at Lincoln?
At 1.44 ft it is higher than 87% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LOKN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06803486). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.