Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Blue River at Beatrice?
The Big Blue River at Beatrice gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06881500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Blue River at Beatrice?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Blue River at Beatrice is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Big Blue River at Beatrice gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gage County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.2568°N, 96.7470°W. USGS site number: 06881500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DWEE
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.