Little Blue River near Fairbury
Jefferson County, Nebraska
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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