Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HBON1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
11.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Flood water will cover all lanes of Highway 81 and also begin to cut off access to areas south of Hebron via 13th Street.
18.5 ft
Flood water will begin to spread onto a lane or two of Highway 81 on the east side of Hebron
17.5 ft
River Road will become inundated by flood water and will likely be impassible.
14.3 ft
Flood water will begin to spill over 1st Street north of Road M in Hebron.
13.8 ft
Flood water will begin to spill over 4th Street between Park Avenue and Holdrege Avenue in Hebron.
13.5 ft
Flood water will spread into low lying areas along, but not covering Highway 81, 13th Street, and River Road in Hebron.
11.5 ft
The Little Blue River will begin to spill out of its banks and inundate low lying areas west of Highway 81.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 15.63 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 14.75 ft | — |
| Jul 26, 2020 | 14.04 ft | 8,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
HBON1
River
Little Blue River
County
Thayer, NE
Coordinates
40.1619°N, 97.5761°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River at Hebron?
The Little Blue River at Hebron 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 Little Blue River at Hebron?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River at Hebron is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Blue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Blue River at Hebron 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 Little Blue River at Hebron gauge located?
The gauge is located in Thayer County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.1619°N, 97.5761°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
- Stage may be affected by ice.