Big Blue River at Barneston, Nebr.
Is Big Blue River at Barneston, Nebr. flooding right now?
Big Blue River at Barneston, Nebr. measured 3.46 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.46 ft
Streamflow
149 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.3 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 23.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 29.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.3 ft | 1941-06-09 |
| 32.69 ft | 1973-10-12 |
| 30.21 ft | 1984-06-14 |
| 29.76 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 29.2 ft | 1973-09-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at Marysville, KS | 14.5 mi | Marshall County |
| Big Blue River at Beatrice Nebr | 16.9 mi | Gage County |
| Little Blue River at Hollenberg, KS | 22.5 mi | Washington County |
| L Blue River near Barnes, KS | 24.8 mi | Marshall County |
| Big Blue River at Blue Rapids, KS | 24.8 mi | Marshall 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.