Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr.
Is Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr. flooding right now?
Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr. measured 7.47 ft on 2026-10-27 17:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 18.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.47 ft
Streamflow
129 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18.5 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.48 ft on Thu, May 7, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18.5 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.48 ft | 2015-05-07 |
| 24.33 ft | 1992-07-25 |
| 23.96 ft | 1973-10-12 |
| 23.17 ft | 2003-06-24 |
| 21.98 ft | 1984-06-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River near Alexandria (Gilead), Nebr | 10.8 mi | Thayer County |
| Big Sandy Creek at Alexandria, NE | 11.7 mi | Thayer County |
| Little Blue River at Hollenberg, KS | 15.4 mi | Washington County |
| Turkey Creek near DeWitt, Nebr. | 22.3 mi | Gage County |
| Mill C at Washington, KS | 24.5 mi | Washington 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.