Flood Watch
2026-08-15T22:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Localized flash flooding caused by excessive thunderstorm rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of panhandle Nebraska, including the following areas, Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County and Southern Sioux County and Wyoming, including the following areas, Central Laramie County, East Laramie County, East Platte County, Goshen County, Niobrara County and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Strong, slow moving thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will be possible this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall may affect areas that received heavy rainfall and localized flooding yesterday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Watch
Until 2026-08-15T22:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Localized flash flooding caused by excessive thunderstorm rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of panhandle Nebraska, including the following areas, Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County and Southern Sioux County and Wyoming, including the following areas, Central Laramie County, East Laramie County, East Platte County, Goshen County, Niobrara County and South Laramie Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Strong, slow moving thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will be possible this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall may affect areas that received heavy rainfall and localized flooding yesterday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

LODGEPOLE CREEK AT BUSHNELL, NEBR.

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23

Discharge (cfs)

3.9

Gauge Height (ft)

USGS 06762500

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 23 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.90 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 75 .

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The main flow providers are precipitation and snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains. There are no major tributaries or dams along the creek. The hydrology of the creek experiences high flows during the spring and summer due to snowmelt and precipitation, while low flows occur in the fall and winter. Interesting facts about Lodgepole Creek include its historical significance as a major transportation route for Native Americans and pioneers, as well as its designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. Additionally, the creek is known for its diverse wildlife and recreational opportunities such as fishing and kayaking.

August 15, 2026

Elevation	4,846.0 ft
Last Updated
Streamflow, ft³/s	23.4 ft3/s
Gage height, ft	3.9 ft
Temperature, air, °C	16.7 deg C
Percent of Normal	9,750%
Year Over Year Average	0 cfs
24hr Flow Prediction	cfs
Maximum Recorded	897 cfs
Geolocation	41.23, -103.89

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LODGEPOLE CREEK AT BUSHNELL, NEBR.

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23

Discharge (cfs)

3.9

Gauge Height (ft)

August 15, 2026

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LODGEPOLE CREEK AT BUSHNELL, NEBR.

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23

Discharge (cfs)

3.9

Gauge Height (ft)

August 15, 2026

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