Niobrara River near Gordon 11S
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sheridan County, Nebraska on the Niobrara River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06457500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
7 ft
Moderate Flood
6 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Major flood stage. Significant flooding of agricultural land occurs along the Niobrara River upstream and downstream of the Highway 27 bridge.
6 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along the right bank of the Niobrara River upstream and downstream of the Highway 27 bridge.
5 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding along the right bank and lower portions of the Niobrara River upstream and downstream of the Highway 27 bridge.
4 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas along the Niobrara River will be flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2019 | 5.3 ft | 5,050 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 5.3 ft | 5,050 cfs |
| May 20, 1962 | 5.25 ft | 9,130 cfs |
| May 20, 1962 | 5.25 ft | 9,130 cfs |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.73 ft | 289 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NRGN1
River
Niobrara River
County
Sheridan, NE
Coordinates
42.6399°N, 102.2107°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Niobrara River near Gordon 11S?
The Niobrara River near Gordon 11S gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06457500) 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 Niobrara River near Gordon 11S?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Niobrara River near Gordon 11S is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Niobrara River rises?
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Where is the Niobrara River near Gordon 11S gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sheridan County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.6399°N, 102.2107°W. USGS site number: 06457500. 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 Nebraska DNR
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.