BIG BLUE RIVER AT SURPRISE, NEBR.
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.52 ft on Mon, Jul 19, 1965.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | — |
| Major flood | 12 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.52 ft | 1965-07-19 |
| 11.25 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 10.64 ft | 1986-06-30 |
| 10.17 ft | 1972-07-12 |
| 10.17 ft | 1967-06-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN CREEK NEAR SEWARD, NEBR. | 15.4 mi | Seward County |
| BIG BLUE RIVER AT SEWARD, NEBR. | 17.2 mi | Seward County |
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County line, Nebr. | 17.9 mi | Polk County |
| Platte River near Duncan, Nebr. | 20.7 mi | Platte County |
| North Oak Creek near Touhy, Nebr. | 22.9 mi | Saunders 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.