Major Flood
36 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Floodwaters begin to impact the bottom of the Highway 73 bridge.
30 ft
Primary roads have begun to flood. This may include portions of Highway 73 and Preston Road. Other primary roads in the area may be inundated depending on flows along Muddy Creek and the Missouri River.
29 ft
The parking lots of businesses just south of Falls City in the floodplain begin to be impacted. In addition, overflow begins at the Highway 73 bridge at the gage site.
28 ft
At this level county roads begin to flood.
27 ft
Low lying flooding begins to impact farm fields and roadway ditches.
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 | 34.4 ft | 71,600 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1993 | 32.77 ft | 59,000 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1965 | 31.9 ft | 47,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLLN1
River
Big Nemaha River
County
Richardson, NE
Coordinates
40.0362°N, 95.5959°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Nemaha River at Falls City?
The Big Nemaha River at Falls City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06815000) 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 Nemaha River at Falls City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Nemaha River at Falls City is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Nemaha River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Nemaha River at Falls City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Nemaha River at Falls City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richardson County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0362°N, 95.5959°W. USGS site number: 06815000. 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.