River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FSTN1
In brief
The Willow Creek at Foster, NE read 3.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.35 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FSTN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.83 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 2 | 8.85 ft | 2010-06-14 |
| 3 | 8.83 ft | 1997-02-20 |
| 4 | 8.69 ft | 2024-06-02 |
| 5 | 8.40 ft | 1995-08-24 |
| 6 | 8.30 ft | 2007-04-26 |
| 7 | 8.28 ft | 1983-02-24 |
| 8 | 8.23 ft | 2017-10-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Overbank flooding begins with mainly pasture land impacted.
Some county roads begin to flood.
Substantial flooding is ongoing along the creek with most county roads and bridges being impacted.
The 852nd street bridge at the gage is overtopped.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
NGPC stocked the Willow Creek 28 times in 2026, 2,522,835 fish in total. Saugeye and Gizzard Shad and Channel Catfish at Fish.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Saugeye | 292,245 | April 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Gizzard Shad | 109 | May 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Saugeye | 63,051 | June 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 5,000 | August 2026 |
NGPC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Nebraska stocking schedule →
No. The Willow Creek at Foster is at 3.15 ft, 3.35 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6.5 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
The highest crest on record is 12.83 ft, on 2019-03-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FSTN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06799080). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.