River stage
Overton, Spring Creek
- River level
- 2.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 5.75 ft
- Recent low
- 2.72 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OVON1
- 30-day change
- -0.48 ft
- Average
- 4.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 9.63 ft
In brief
The Spring Creek at Overton, NE read 2.71 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.79 ft below action stage. That is 0.48 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OVON1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.63 ft | 2008-05-24 |
| 2 | 9.30 ft | 2007-02-26 |
| 3 | 8.77 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 4 | 8.54 ft | 2024-07-07 |
| 5 | 8.54 ft | 2019-08-25 |
| 6 | 8.30 ft | 2010-06-16 |
| 7 | 8.10 ft | 2018-07-06 |
| 8 | 7.62 ft | 1999-08-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.50 ft
The gas station at the Overton Interstate 80 exit becomes inundated by Spring Creek flood water. In addition, driveway access to one residence immediately west of the gas station becomes cut off by flood water.
- 12.00 ft
Flooding reaches the bottom of the bridge and spreads out covering road 443 on the approach to the bridge. There is extensive flooding of agricultural areas adjacent to the creek.
- 14.00 ft
Numerous county roads will be flooded and several homes would be threatened including a home built in 2023 located within 100 yards to the northwest of the river gauge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring Creek flooding at Overton?
No. The Spring Creek at Overton is at 2.71 ft, 4.79 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Overton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 8.5 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Spring Creek has been at Overton?
The highest crest on record is 9.63 ft, on 2008-05-24.
Is the Spring Creek high or low right now at Overton?
At 2.71 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OVON1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06768020). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.