River stage
Salt Creek (NE)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Salt Creek (NE) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Salt Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Salt Creek is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 6.79 ft | normal, falling |
| Greenwood | 2.04 ft | normal, falling |
| Lincoln (27th Street) | 3.01 ft | normal, falling |
| Lincoln (70th Street) | 4.13 ft | below flood stage |
| Lincoln (Fairgrounds) | 9.04 ft | normal, rising |
| Lincoln (Pioneers Boulevard) | 5.80 ft | below flood stage |
| Roca | 2.36 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Salt Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Ashland, NE, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Salt Creek (IA) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (IL) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (IL, IN) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (IN) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (KS) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) different river, same name
- Oak Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Missouri River (KS, MO, NE) 39 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Salt Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Salt Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Ashland is at 6.79 ft; Greenwood is at 2.04 ft; Lincoln (27th Street) is at 3.01 ft; Lincoln (Fairgrounds) is at 9.04 ft.
Where is the Salt Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Salt Creek in Nebraska.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.