Is the Niobrara River flooding?
The Niobrara River is tracked by 8 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 Niobrara River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 8 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 Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.38 ft on 14 March 2019, carrying 123,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (70 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.89 ft, 15.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River near Sparks, Nebr. | No flooding | 2.55 ft | 6 ft | |
| Niobrara River at Mariaville, Nebr. | No flooding | 3.17 ft | 6 ft | |
| Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr. | No flooding | 3.89 ft | 8 ft | |
| Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. | No flooding | 32.17 ft | 37 ft | |
| Niobrara River at Agate, Nebr. | No flood stage defined | 5.07 ft | — | |
| Niobrara River at Borman Bridge near Valentine, Nebr. | No flood stage defined | 18.50 ft | — | |
| Niobrara River at Cornell Bridge near Valentine, Nebr. | No flood stage defined | 8.42 ft | — | |
| Niobrara River below Soldier Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | No flood stage defined | 8.45 ft | — |