Rivers in Nebraska
Frenchman Creek at Palisade
Below flood stage
2.21ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 10:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.26 ft2023
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 9.00 ftMajor flood stage. Widespread flooding along Frenchman Creek from Wauneta to Palisade. County roads and bridges on Frenchman Creek are flooded.
- 8.00 ftModerate flood stage. Flooding begins between Wauneta and Palidade. Some areas of Palisade near Kotter Park will be flooded.
- 7.00 ftFlood stage. Agricultural areas along Frenchman Creek flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
77 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26, 2023 | 12.26 ft |
| 2 | June 22, 2011 | 8.81 ft |
| 3 | June 17, 1956 | 8.79 ft |
| 4 | July 30, 2017 | 8.71 ft |
| 5 | July 15, 1988 | 8.66 ft |
| 6 | May 30, 2007 | 8.62 ft |
| 7 | May 31, 1996 | 8.49 ft |
| 8 | July 31, 1962 | 8.18 ft |
| 9 | July 24, 1993 | 8.12 ft |
| 10 | June 18, 1972 | 7.94 ft |
| 11 | July 29, 2018 | 7.89 ft |
| 12 | May 27, 2021 | 7.84 ft |
| 13 | August 12, 1999 | 7.80 ft |
| 14 | July 18, 2009 | 7.76 ft |
| 15 | August 4, 1992 | 7.74 ft |
| 16 | July 19, 1958 | 7.73 ft |
| 17 | May 24, 2008 | 7.67 ft |
| 18 | July 8, 1967 | 7.63 ft |
| 19 | June 16, 1984 | 7.55 ft |
| 20 | June 17, 1951 | 7.44 ft |
| 21 | July 10, 2004 | 7.42 ft |
| 22 | July 25, 1994 | 7.36 ft |
| 23 | July 31, 1975 | 7.34 ft |
| 24 | October 29, 2000 | 7.17 ft |
| 25 | August 12, 1998 | 7.10 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 26, 2023: 12.26 ft
- June 9, 2022: 3.18 ft
- May 27, 2021: 7.84 ft
- January 1, 2020: 3.29 ft
- August 14, 2019: 7.04 ft
- July 29, 2018: 7.89 ft
- July 30, 2017: 8.71 ft
- May 26, 2016: 3.43 ft
- January 3, 2016: 3.93 ft
- August 9, 2015: 6.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.