Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SAPN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Nearby farmsteads may begin to be impacted as widespread flooding is underway.
24 ft
Water reaches the top of the bridge at the gage site.
22 ft
County Road 322 begins to flood. In addition, water has reached the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
17 ft
Agricultural flooding begins along this stretch of the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SAPN1
River
Big Blue River
County
Seward, NE
Coordinates
40.9767°N, 97.1584°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Blue River at Staplehurst?
The Big Blue River at Staplehurst gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Staplehurst?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Blue River at Staplehurst is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Blue River rises?
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Where is the Big Blue River at Staplehurst gauge located?
The gauge is located in Seward County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.9767°N, 97.1584°W. 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