Big Nemaha River at Falls City, Nebr.
Is Big Nemaha River at Falls City, Nebr. flooding right now?
Big Nemaha River at Falls City, Nebr. measured 3.77 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 23.2 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.77 ft
Streamflow
88 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.4 ft on Thu, Oct 11, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 23.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 26.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 32.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.4 ft | 1973-10-11 |
| 32.77 ft | 1993-07-06 |
| 31.9 ft | 1965-06-29 |
| 31.8 ft | 1949-06-02 |
| 31.59 ft | 2019-05-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Rulo, NE | 9.3 mi | Richardson County |
| Minnesota Valley Creek near Mound City, MO | 19.3 mi | Holt County |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt, Nebr. | 20.2 mi | Richardson County |
| Davis Creek near Mound City, MO | 20.3 mi | Holt County |
| Tarkio River at Fairfax, MO | 23.2 mi | Atchison 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.