Is the Little Blue River flooding?

Nebraska · 4 gauges · Nebraska river levels

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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 2,350 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,298 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Blue River near Deweese, Nebr.No flooding1.84 ft10 ft
Little Blue River at County Line near Deshler, Nebr.No flooding4.88 ft16 ft
Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr.No flooding6.55 ft18.5 ft
Little Blue River near Alexandria (Gilead), NebrNo current data
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.