Major Flood
23 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18.5 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
The top of the levee protecting Fairbury is overtopped. In addition, water may begin to impact the bottom of the Highway 136 bridge.
25.5 ft
Highway 136 begins to flood east of the bridge.
23 ft
Water will begin to overflow the stop log gate at the railroad tracks near the Highway 136 bridge. At this point water will flow into the town of Fairbury if additional flood protection measures are not taken.
21.5 ft
Water starts going over the railroad tracks on the west end of Fairbury.
18.5 ft
Frederick Street, located in the southwest corner of Fairbury, is closed due to high water.
17.5 ft
Water overtops the right bank at the Highway 136 location, just west of town.
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 6, 2015 | 25.48 ft | 62,700 cfs |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 24.33 ft | 54,000 cfs |
| Oct 12, 1973 | 23.96 ft | 37,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRBN1
River
Little Blue River
County
Jefferson, NE
Coordinates
40.1465°N, 97.1995°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River near Fairbury?
The Little Blue River near Fairbury gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06884000) 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 Fairbury?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River near Fairbury is 18.5 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Blue River rises?
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Where is the Little Blue River near Fairbury gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.1465°N, 97.1995°W. USGS site number: 06884000. 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.