Sweetwater Creek at Kelton
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/23/2025 10:45 AM CDTRecord: 20 ftLow Threshold: 0 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 20 ft Moderate Flooding 19 ft Minor Flooding 18 ft Action 11 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 20 - Record flooding is occuring. Highway 592, south of bridge, flooded and impassable. Massive flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are likely.
- 19 - The south approach to bridge along highway 592 is flooded. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site is flooded. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
- 18 - Flood stage. The south approach to bridge along highway 592 begins to flood. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site begins to flood. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 12.26 ft | on 05-25-2010 | |
| 2. | 14.00 ft | on 06-10-2008 | 1 |
| 3. | 15.73 ft | on 05-20-1977 | |
| 4. | 14.12 ft | on 11-03-1974 | |
| 5. | 14.95 ft | on 04-18-1970 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 12.26 ft | on 05-25-2010 | |
| 2. | 14.00 ft | on 06-10-2008 | 1 |
| 3. | 15.73 ft | on 05-20-1977 | |
| 4. | 14.12 ft | on 11-03-1974 | |
| 5. | 14.95 ft | on 04-18-1970 | |
| 6. | 14.32 ft | on 10-09-1968 | |
| 7. | 14.15 ft | on 08-19-1963 | |
| 8. | 20.00 ft | on 05-16-1957 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.00 ft | on 05-16-1957 |
| 2. | 15.73 ft | on 05-20-1977 |
| 3. | 14.95 ft | on 04-18-1970 |
| 4. | 14.32 ft | on 10-09-1968 |
| 5. | 14.15 ft | on 08-19-1963 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.00 ft | on 05-16-1957 | |
| 2. | 15.73 ft | on 05-20-1977 | |
| 3. | 14.95 ft | on 04-18-1970 | |
| 4. | 14.32 ft | on 10-09-1968 | |
| 5. | 14.15 ft | on 08-19-1963 | |
| 6. | 14.12 ft | on 11-03-1974 | |
| 7. | 14.00 ft | on 06-10-2008 | 1 |
| 8. | 12.26 ft | on 05-25-2010 |
Collaborative Agencies
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