River stage
Bennington, Thomas Creek
- River level
- 2.49 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 3.44 ft
- Recent low
- 1.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS IRLN1
- 30-day change
- +0.90 ft
- Average
- 2.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.30 ft
In brief
The Thomas Creek at Bennington, NE read 2.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.01 ft below action stage. That is 0.90 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge IRLN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.30 ft | 2024-05-21 |
| 2 | 10.18 ft | 2014-06-03 |
| 3 | 9.98 ft | 2018-06-19 |
| 4 | 8.33 ft | 2019-09-19 |
| 5 | 8.29 ft | 2016-08-23 |
| 6 | 7.05 ft | 2017-10-06 |
| 7 | 6.68 ft | 2015-05-06 |
| 8 | 5.33 ft | 2021-07-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.50 ft
Croplands near the gage site begin to flood.
- 26.00 ft
Water will begin to impact the bottom of the Highway 36 bridge, also known as Bennington Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Thomas Creek flooding at Bennington?
No. The Thomas Creek at Bennington is at 2.49 ft, 11.01 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bennington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13.5 ft, minor flooding 17.5 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Thomas Creek has been at Bennington?
The highest crest on record is 11.3 ft, on 2024-05-21.
Is the Thomas Creek high or low right now at Bennington?
At 2.49 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge IRLN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06610742). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.