NEBRASKA FLOW REPORT
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Streamflow levels across
Nebraska
are currently
76.0% of normal, with the
Missouri River At Rulo
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
25600cfs and gauge stage of 4.4 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Platte River At North Bend
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
320.51%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
4920cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Platte R Nr Ashland, currently reporting a stage of
15.04ft.
The
Little Blue River Near Fairbury
in the
Lower Little Blue
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
230cfs, about
133.29% of normal.
Nebraska has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, which leads to high evaporation rates and low precipitation. Major surface flows include the Platte River, Republican River, and Niobrara River, which are all tributaries of the Missouri River. Major reservoirs and dams include the Kingsley Dam and Lake McConaughy on the Platte River. The state's hydrology is heavily influenced by the Ogallala Aquifer, which is the primary source of irrigation water for agriculture. Snowpack in the Rocky Mountains also contributes to the state's water supply. Nebraska is prone to flooding, with significant events occurring in recent years, particularly along the Platte River. Sustainable water management practices are necessary to address the state's water challenges.