RIVER GAUGE · NIOBRARA RIVER
Niobrara River near Hay Springs 14S
Sheridan County, Nebraska
Water level2.22 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft444 cfs
Minor flood7 ft538 cfs
Moderate flood10 ft838 cfs
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread and extensive flooding along the Niobrara River.
- 10 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread flooding along the Niobrara River.
- 7 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along the Niobrara River south of Hay Springs.
- 6 ft
Action stage. The Niobrara River will begin to overflow its lowest banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8.12 ft | 925 cfs |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 5.36 ft | 352 cfs |
| Apr 14, 2018 | 3.7 ft | 119 cfs |
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