Major Flood
14 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flood stage. Highway 281 begins to flood.
11 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water begins to overflow the banks on both side.
8 ft
Minor flood stage. Water begins to impact the bottom of the Highway 281 bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Niobrara River near Spencer?
The Niobrara River near Spencer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06465000) 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 Spencer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Niobrara River near Spencer is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 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 Spencer 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 Spencer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boyd County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.8083°N, 98.6511°W. USGS site number: 06465000. 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.