Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr.
Is Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. flooding right now?
Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. measured 32.26 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 37 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
32.26 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 37 ft, with major flooding at 41 ft. The highest crest on record was 41.64 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 33 ft | 0.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 37 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41.64 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 34.91 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 34.29 ft | 2011-02-16 |
| 34.02 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 33.75 ft | 2020-06-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr. | 3.0 mi | Knox County |
| Missouri River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 3.7 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River below Soldier Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | 4.7 mi | Knox County |
| Verdigre Creek near Verdigre, Nebr. | 6.5 mi | Knox County |
| Bazile Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | 7.0 mi | Knox 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.