RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER
Little Nemaha River near Auburn
Nemaha County, Nebraska
Water level6.50 ft
Flow1,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31.5 ft
Water nears the bottom of the Highway 136 bridge at the gauge site.
- 27 ft
A vast portion of the reach is under water along the length of the river channel.
- 23 ft
State Highway 136 between the gage and Auburn begins to flood.
- 22 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along the lower banks both upstream and downstream of the gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1950 | 27.65 ft | 164,000 cfs |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 26.49 ft | 105,000 cfs |
| May 4, 2001 | 25.72 ft | 73,600 cfs |
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