BIG BLUE R AT BEATRICE NEBR
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.02 ft on Fri, Oct 12, 1973.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | — |
| Major flood | 32 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.02 ft | 1973-10-12 |
| 31.27 ft | 1984-06-14 |
| 30.26 ft | 2015-05-07 |
| 28.77 ft | 1993-07-26 |
| 28.3 ft | 1951-06-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek near DeWitt, Nebr. | 10.7 mi | Gage County |
| Big Blue River at Barneston, Nebr. | 16.9 mi | Gage County |
| TURKEY CREEK NEAR WILBER, NEBR. | 20.8 mi | Saline County |
| Little Blue River at Hollenberg, KS | 23.4 mi | Washington County |
| OLIVE BRANCH NR HALLAM, NE | 23.5 mi | Lancaster County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.