Big Blue River at Beatrice
Gage County, Nebraska
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What floods at each level
- 32.4 ft
The low steel of State Highway 77 bridge (6th Street) is reached by flood waters. In addition the gage house begins to be flooded near this level.
- 29.4 ft
The low steel of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge is reached by the flood water.
- 26 ft
State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements.
- 23 ft
Highway 136 on the west side of Beatrice begins to flood.
- 21 ft
At this level the West Scott baseball fields begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Chautauqua Park begins to flood.
- 18 ft
Memorial Drive begins to flood.
- 16 ft
Rural lowlands commence to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1973 | 33.02 ft | 49,100 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1984 | 31.27 ft | 55,100 cfs |
| May 6, 2015 | 30.26 ft | 42,500 cfs |
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