Major Flood
31 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
29.5 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48 ft
The railroad tracks on the south side of Humboldt overtop.
41 ft
Water nears the bottom of the bridge, Highway 105, located at the gage site. In addition, at this level the gage house is impacted.
36 ft
Flooding occurs along the right bank near the gage.
28 ft
Overflows can occur near the lower reaches around Salem.
27 ft
Significant lowland flooding along the middle reaches of the basin becomes more widespread.
23 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along low banks in the middle reaches of the basin affecting pasture and farm lands.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 1958 | 34.7 ft | 51,000 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 34.25 ft | 59,500 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1954 | 31.48 ft | 43,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HBLN1
River
North Fork Big Nemaha River
County
Richardson, NE
Coordinates
40.1566°N, 95.9445°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt?
The North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06814500) 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 North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29.5 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Big Nemaha River rises?
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Where is the North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richardson County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.1566°N, 95.9445°W. USGS site number: 06814500. 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.