RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River at Niobrara
Knox County, Nebraska
Water level16.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25.5 ft
Bottom Road in Bon Homme County begins flooding.
- 24 ft
Highway 12 east and west of Niobrara will be flooded, and the sewage lagoons in Niobrara will be flooded. Homes and cabins in Running Water will also be threatened by high water.
- 23 ft
Highway 12 east of Niobrara could be overtopped by water backing up Bazile Creek.
- 22.5 ft
The fishing road on the south bank near Niobrara is flooded.
- 22 ft
The road to the Niobrara sewer lagoon is flooded.
- 21 ft
Both banks overflow and some boat docks near Niobrara are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2011 | 26.76 ft | — |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 23.64 ft | — |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 22.5 ft | — |
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