BIG BLUE RIVER AT SEWARD, NEBR.
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.11 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | — |
| Major flood | 27 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.11 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 22.37 ft | 1986-07-02 |
| 22.15 ft | 2008-07-07 |
| 20.86 ft | 1993-03-11 |
| 20.28 ft | 1985-07-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN CREEK NEAR SEWARD, NEBR. | 2.0 mi | Seward County |
| West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester, Nebr. | 12.3 mi | Seward County |
| Middle Creek at SW 63rd St at Lincoln, Nebr. | 17.2 mi | Lancaster County |
| BIG BLUE RIVER AT SURPRISE, NEBR. | 17.2 mi | Butler County |
| Oak Creek at Air Park Road at Lincoln, Nebr. | 17.6 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.