Nishnabotna River above Hamburg, IA
Is Nishnabotna River above Hamburg, IA flooding right now?
Nishnabotna River above Hamburg, IA measured 11.53 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.5 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.53 ft
Streamflow
2,330 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.18 ft on Wed, Jun 17, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27.5 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.18 ft | 1998-06-17 |
| 32.44 ft | 2007-05-08 |
| 31.07 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 30.56 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 29.19 ft | 2008-06-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River near Riverton, IA | 6.4 mi | Fremont County |
| East Nishnabotna River at Riverton, IA | 7.7 mi | Fremont County |
| Missouri River at Nebraska City, NE | 12.0 mi | Otoe County |
| Missouri River at Brownville, NE | 14.0 mi | Nemaha County |
| Little Nemaha River at Auburn, Nebr. | 16.9 mi | Nemaha 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.