Shell Creek near Columbus
Critical Stages
28' - Action
30' - Flood
31' - Moderate
32' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:30 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 11.21 ft
Flow: 0.0304 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 11.21 | 0.0304 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 11.22 | 0.0308 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 11.22 | 0.0308 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 11.23 | 0.0312 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 11.24 | 0.0315 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 11.25 | 0.0319 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 11.25 | 0.0319 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 11.27 | 0.0328 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 11.27 | 0.0328 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 11.28 | 0.0332 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 11.28 | 0.0332 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 11.3 | 0.034 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 11.32 | 0.0348 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 11.32 | 0.0348 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 11.32 | 0.0348 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 11.36 | 0.0364 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 11.36 | 0.0364 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 11.35 | 0.0359 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 11.35 | 0.0359 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 11.35 | 0.0359 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 11.35 | 0.0359 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 11.35 | 0.0359 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 11.36 | 0.0364 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 11.36 | 0.0364 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 11.36 | 0.0364 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 11.37 | 0.0368 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 11.37 | 0.0368 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 11.38 | 0.0372 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 11.38 | 0.0372 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 11.38 | 0.0372 |
32' -
Extensive flooding takes place affecting county roads and much farmland. Depending on the amount of runoff below the gage, the Lower Shell Creek basin may threaten Schuyler and Rogers.
31' -
The access road to the gage begins to flood.
30' -
Low banks located 200 feet upstream of the gage begin to flood rural lowlands. In addition, water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1990 | 32.76 |
| Feb 20, 1971 | 32.15 |
| May 20, 1982 | 32.11 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 32.09 |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 31.73 |
| Jun 2, 1947 | 31.7 |
| Jun 12, 2010 | 31.63 |
| Mar 9, 1993 | 31.53 |
| Jun 3, 1950 | 31.38 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 31.23 |
| Jun 2, 1949 | 31.2 |
| Mar 25, 1962 | 31.15 |
| Jul 20, 1950 | 31.1 |
| May 27, 1973 | 30.82 |
| May 26, 1982 | 30.71 |
| Jun 14, 1967 | 30.57 |
| Jun 27, 1969 | 30.13 |
| Mar 1, 1948 | 29.28 |
| Sep 4, 1989 | 29.23 |
| May 24, 2004 | 28.77 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.