Rivers in Nebraska
Beaver Creek at Loretto
Below flood stage
1.83ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 6:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.88 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 16.00 ftThe city of Albion, located downstream of the gage, begins to be significantly impacted by floodwaters. In addition, floodwaters may begin to impact road access to the gage.
- 14.50 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 13.50 ftFlooding begins along the east bank of the river. At this level, flood waters may begin to impact structures in the community of Loretto.
- 11.00 ftFlooding begins to impact cropland near the gage site.
- 9.50 ftFlooding inundates low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
49 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 1993 | 13.88 ft |
| 2 | June 2, 1950 | 13.74 ft |
| 3 | March 13, 2019 | 13.03 ft |
| 4 | June 18, 1998 | 12.59 ft |
| 5 | May 30, 2008 | 12.23 ft |
| 6 | June 14, 2010 | 11.85 ft |
| 7 | July 5, 1982 | 11.56 ft |
| 8 | May 16, 1991 | 11.54 ft |
| 9 | July 5, 2000 | 11.49 ft |
| 10 | March 19, 1987 | 11.42 ft |
| 11 | May 30, 1982 | 11.34 ft |
| 12 | April 26, 1985 | 10.88 ft |
| 13 | May 29, 1995 | 9.62 ft |
| 14 | February 21, 2007 | 9.60 ft |
| 15 | September 22, 1986 | 9.42 ft |
| 16 | April 27, 2007 | 9.30 ft |
| 17 | May 30, 2004 | 9.21 ft |
| 18 | May 7, 1984 | 8.79 ft |
| 19 | June 4, 1999 | 8.73 ft |
| 20 | April 2, 1983 | 8.72 ft |
| 21 | June 16, 1990 | 8.69 ft |
| 22 | June 4, 2005 | 8.68 ft |
| 23 | May 27, 1980 | 8.50 ft |
| 24 | March 4, 1994 | 8.25 ft |
| 25 | September 4, 1989 | 7.78 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 31, 2024: 5.70 ft
- May 14, 2023: 5.19 ft
- June 1, 2022: 3.43 ft
- March 16, 2021: 5.05 ft
- June 1, 2020: 4.65 ft
- March 13, 2019: 13.03 ft
- July 6, 2018: 6.26 ft
- October 9, 2017: 5.79 ft
- May 2, 2016: 7.02 ft
- February 5, 2015: 4.93 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. Stage 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.