Niobrara River at Mariaville, Nebr.
Is Niobrara River at Mariaville, Nebr. flooding right now?
Niobrara River at Mariaville, Nebr. measured 3.17 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 2.8 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.17 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.72 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.72 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 6.83 ft | 2014-01-09 |
| 6 ft | 2018-03-06 |
| 5.84 ft | 2024-02-28 |
| 5.57 ft | 2017-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Anne Creek at Old Hwy 137 at Mariaville, Nebr. | 0.6 mi | Keya Paha County |
| Willow Creek at Atwood Rd near Carns, Nebr. | 6.0 mi | Rock County |
| Long Pine Creek near Riverview, Nebr. | 18.6 mi | Brown County |
| Keya Paha River at Wewela, SD | 28.2 mi | Tripp County |
| Sand Draw at 430th Av near Ainsworth, Nebr. | 29.1 mi | Brown 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.