Major Flood
25 ft
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Highway 5 and most rural county roads across eastern Nuckolls and western Thayer counties that cross the Little Blue River will be covered by flood water.
21 ft
Flood water will cover the Thayer/Nuckolls county line road north of the river, Highway 5, and many other rural roads that cross the Little Blue River.
19 ft
Flood water will completely cover Highway 5 south of the bridge and also cover several county roads including county road 5100.
18.3 ft
Flood water will cover Highway 5 south of the bridge.
18 ft
Highway 5 will begin to have water across part of the Highway south of the bridge. In addition, flooding of low land agricultural fields and pastures will become widespread.
17.5 ft
The river will begin to spill into low spots of adjacent fields near the gauge site.
16 ft
The river will begin to spill out of its banks into area fields 3 to 4 miles downstream of the gauge site.
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 27, 2019 | 19.35 ft | 10,400 cfs |
| May 23, 2020 | 15.96 ft | 5,190 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 13.42 ft | 3,310 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DSHN1
River
Little Blue River
County
Nuckolls, NE
Coordinates
40.2147°N, 97.8208°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River near Deshler?
The Little Blue River near Deshler gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06883530) 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 near Deshler?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River near Deshler is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 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 near Deshler 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 near Deshler gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.2147°N, 97.8208°W. USGS site number: 06883530. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.