RIVER GAUGE · NIOBRARA RIVER
Niobrara River near Butte
Holt County, Nebraska
Water level1.89 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft7,000 cfs
Minor flood5.5 ft9,456 cfs
Moderate flood6.5 ft15,900 cfs
Major flood7.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7.5 ft
Major flood stage with significant flooding along the river.
- 6.5 ft
Moderate flood stage. Moderate flooding is possible. Lowland flooding will become widespread.
- 5.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along the lower banks.
- 5 ft
Action stage. Minor flooding of lowland directly along the river. Recreational interest's along and on the river may be impacted.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 19.41 ft | 38,200 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 4.51 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 4.1 ft | 7,460 cfs |
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