Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flood stage with significant flooding along the river. Several homes and cabins along the river may be flooded.
12 ft
Moderate flood stage. Moderate flooding is possible. Cabins and businesses along the river may be impacted by rising water levels.
8 ft
Smith falls campground may begin to flood as well as parking areas along the river.
7 ft
Minor flooding along the left bank downstream from Berry Bridge to Smith Falls Campground.
6 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along the lower banks.
5.5 ft
Minor flooding of lowland directly along the river. Recreational intrest's along and on the river may be impacted.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2014 | 12.17 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 10.31 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 1973 | 10.06 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPKN1
River
Niobrara River
County
Cherry, NE
Coordinates
42.9022°N, 100.3622°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Niobrara River near Sparks?
The Niobrara River near Sparks gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06461500) 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 Sparks?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Niobrara River near Sparks is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Niobrara River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Niobrara River near Sparks to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Niobrara River near Sparks gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherry County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.9022°N, 100.3622°W. USGS site number: 06461500. 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 USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.