Major Flood
17 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge.
17 ft
Water floods agricultural land and roads near the river. County road 301 and 18c spur road are susceptible to flood waters, cutting off access to Deweese from the south and east. Deweese is not likely to flood.
16 ft
Rural farm and pasture land and a few county roads will flood.
10 ft
Water overflows rural agricultural land and reaches the base of several buildings located 1.5 miles east of Deweese.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1969 | 20.57 ft | 25,100 cfs |
| May 21, 1965 | 17.99 ft | 17,100 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1957 | 17 ft | 13,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DWEN1
River
Little Blue River
County
Nuckolls, NE
Coordinates
40.3325°N, 98.0669°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River near Deweese?
The Little Blue River near Deweese gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06883000) 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 Deweese?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River near Deweese is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 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 Deweese 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 Deweese gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.3325°N, 98.0669°W. USGS site number: 06883000. 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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.