Major Flood
33 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 8 bridge at the gage site.
33 ft
Widespread major flooding is ongoing as waters begin to impact the Village of Barneston.
27 ft
Feeder streams at Wymore and Blue Springs, both located upstream of the gage may backup and cause local flood problems.
26 ft
Increasing farmlands flood along the bottomlands.
20 ft
Rural lowlands continue to flood.
18 ft
Rural lowlands begin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1941 | 34.3 ft | 57,700 cfs |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 32.69 ft | 47,000 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1984 | 30.21 ft | 55,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Blue River near Barneston?
The Big Blue River near Barneston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06882000) 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 near Barneston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Blue River near Barneston is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Blue River rises?
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Where is the Big Blue River near Barneston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gage County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0448°N, 96.5873°W. USGS site number: 06882000. 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 USGS
- 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.