Is the Little Blue River flooding?
The Little Blue River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Nebraska. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Blue River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nebraska river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.48 ft on 7 May 2015, carrying 62,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.55 ft, 18.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River near Deweese, Nebr. | No flooding | 1.84 ft | 10 ft | |
| Little Blue River at County Line near Deshler, Nebr. | No flooding | 4.88 ft | 16 ft | |
| Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr. | No flooding | 6.55 ft | 18.5 ft | |
| Little Blue River near Alexandria (Gilead), Nebr | No current data | — | — | — |