Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr.
Is Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr. flooding right now?
Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr. measured 3.89 ft on 2026-09-11 02:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.89 ft
Streamflow
2,350 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.38 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.38 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 10.62 ft | 1966-03-12 |
| 10.36 ft | 1978-03-20 |
| 10.1 ft | 1960-03-27 |
| 9.68 ft | 1962-03-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca Creek at Verdel, Nebr. | 5.5 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River below Soldier Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | 6.0 mi | Knox County |
| Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr. | 7.8 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 8.4 mi | Knox County |
| Verdigre Creek near Verdigre, Nebr. | 10.8 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.