West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester, Nebr.
Is West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester, Nebr. flooding right now?
West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester, Nebr. measured 2.57 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
49 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 24.4 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.8 ft on Mon, Jul 10, 1950.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24.4 ft | 21.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.8 ft | 1950-07-10 |
| 22.62 ft | 1986-07-01 |
| 21.71 ft | 1993-03-11 |
| 21.24 ft | 2015-06-08 |
| 21.17 ft | 2005-05-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at Seward, Nebr. | 12.3 mi | Seward County |
| Lincoln Creek near Seward, Nebr. | 12.8 mi | Seward County |
| Big Blue River near Crete, Nebr. | 14.7 mi | Saline County |
| Turkey Creek near Wilber, Nebr. | 19.4 mi | Saline County |
| Haines Branch at SW 56th St at Lincoln, Nebr. | 20.1 mi | Lancaster 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.