Big Blue River at Beatrice Nebr
Is Big Blue River at Beatrice Nebr flooding right now?
Big Blue River at Beatrice Nebr measured 3.21 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 14.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.21 ft
Streamflow
104 cfs
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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 22.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 28.8 ft below |
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 near 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.