Flow report
Nebraska River Levels & Streamflow
As of Aug 13, 2026, Nebraska rivers are running at 79% of normal across 93 USGS gauges — the highest is 34,000 cfs on the Missouri River At Rulo. Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Nebraska.
USGS gauges
93
State percent normal
79%
Paddle runs
0
Updated
Aug 13
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August
13
2026
Flow briefing
Streamflow levels across Nebraska are currently 79% of normal, with the Missouri River At Rulo reporting the highest discharge in the state at 34,000 cfs and a gauge stage of 7.17 ft.
Meanwhile, the Niobrara River At Mariaville is seeing a spike today — up 39% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Nebraska's named rivers.
River levels near Nebraska towns
Active weather warnings for Nebraska
# Nebraska Storm Center Report
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Nebraska's panhandle counties—Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff—until 10:00 PM MDT on August 13. Strong thunderstorms capable of producing 1-2 inches of rainfall per hour are possible this afternoon and evening, creating significant flood risk for rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. Areas that received heavy rain yesterday face additional moderate to heavy precipitation today, increasing runoff and flooding potential. Residents in Scottsbluff, Gering, Sidney, and other panhandle communities should avoid flood-prone areas and be prepared for rapidly rising water. Monitor local weather updates and heed all evacuation orders.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Nebraska's panhandle counties—Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff—until 10:00 PM MDT on August 13. Strong thunderstorms capable of producing 1-2 inches of rainfall per hour are possible this afternoon and evening, creating significant flood risk for rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. Areas that received heavy rain yesterday face additional moderate to heavy precipitation today, increasing runoff and flooding potential. Residents in Scottsbluff, Gering, Sidney, and other panhandle communities should avoid flood-prone areas and be prepared for rapidly rising water. Monitor local weather updates and heed all evacuation orders.
Nebraska at a glance
State-wide streamflow overview
The Nebraska flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
79%
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Missouri River At Rulo
34,000 cfs
Gauge stage 7.17 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Niobrara River At Mariaville
+39%
Now 1,720 cfs
Network coverage
Gauges + rivers tracked
93 + 0
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in Nebraska.
Full streamgauge inventory
Nebraska USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Nebraska. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Missouri River At Rulo, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06813500 |
33,400 cfs | 7.03 ft | 36°F | 75°F | 859 ft | Tarkio-Wolf |
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Missouri River At Nebraska City, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06807000 |
32,900 cfs | 8.64 ft | 32°F | 75°F | 914 ft | Keg-Weeping Water |
|
Missouri River At Omaha, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06610000 |
30,300 cfs | 14.12 ft | 78°F | 76°F | 959 ft | Big Papillion-Mosquito |
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Missouri River At Decatur, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06601200 |
28,300 cfs | 19.85 ft | 44°F | 71°F | 1,030 ft | Blackbird-Soldier |
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Missouri River At Sioux City, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06486000 |
27,200 cfs | 11.16 ft | 32°F | 73°F | 1,089 ft | Blackbird-Soldier |
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Platte R At Louisville Ne, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06805500 |
2,750 cfs | 2.85 ft | 84°F | 74°F | 1,017 ft | Lower Platte |
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Platte R Nr Ashland, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06801000 |
2,170 cfs | 13.82 ft | 75°F | 74°F | 1,059 ft | Lower Platte |
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Platte River At North Bend, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06796000 |
1,970 cfs | 2.75 ft | · | 71°F | 1,269 ft | Lower Platte |
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Platte River Nr Leshara, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06796500 |
1,610 cfs | 3.69 ft | 83°F | 73°F | 1,161 ft | Lower Platte |
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Niobrara River At Mariaville, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06463720 |
1,360 cfs | 3.21 ft | · | 64°F | 1,798 ft | Middle Niobrara |
|
Niobrara River Nr. Verdel, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06465500 |
1,110 cfs | 3.61 ft | 81°F | 71°F | 1,311 ft | Lower Niobrara |
|
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06792500 |
1,060 cfs | 5.05 ft | · | 68°F | 1,573 ft | Loup |
|
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06790500 |
756 cfs | 2.59 ft | · | 68°F | 1,771 ft | Lower North Loup |
|
Niobrara River Near Sparks, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06461500 |
582 cfs | 2.62 ft | 75°F | 63°F | 2,295 ft | Middle Niobrara |
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Middle Loup River At Dunning, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06775500 |
553 cfs | 3.19 ft | 40°F | 64°F | 2,616 ft | Upper Middle Loup |
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Middle Loup R. At St. Paul, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06785000 |
548 cfs | 1.23 ft | · | 68°F | 1,787 ft | Lower Middle Loup |
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Elkhorn River At Waterloo, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06800500 |
542 cfs | 1.41 ft | 85°F | 71°F | 1,118 ft | Lower Elkhorn |
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North Loup R At Brewster, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06785500 |
484 cfs | 3.05 ft | 36°F | 64°F | 2,476 ft | Upper North Loup |
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North Loup River At Taylor, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06786000 |
359 cfs | 2.86 ft | 32°F | 64°F | 2,253 ft | Lower North Loup |
|
Elkhorn River At West Point, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06799350 |
352 cfs | 3.56 ft | 59°F | 70°F | 1,321 ft | Lower Elkhorn |
|
Elkhorn River At Pilger, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06799315 |
323 cfs | 6.44 ft | · | 71°F | 1,400 ft | Lower Elkhorn |
|
Loup River Near Genoa, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06793000 |
298 cfs | 4.10 ft | · | 68°F | 1,547 ft | Loup |
|
Dismal River Near Thedford, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06775900 |
269 cfs | 1.71 ft | 69°F | 63°F | 2,810 ft | Dismal |
|
Long Pine Creek Near Riverview, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06463500 |
207 cfs | 2.15 ft | · | 70°F | 1,997 ft | Middle Niobrara |
|
Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06852500 |
194 cfs | 2.16 ft | · | 72°F | 1,630 ft | Middle Republican |
|
Elkhorn R At Norfolk Ne, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06799000 |
188 cfs | 2.79 ft | · | 71°F | 1,502 ft | Upper Elkhorn |
|
Logan Creek Near Uehling, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06799500 |
102 cfs | 2.49 ft | · | 67°F | 1,236 ft | Logan |
|
Big Nemaha River At Falls City, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06815000 |
101 cfs | 3.62 ft | · | 75°F | 877 ft | Big Nemaha |
|
Platte River Near Overton, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06768000 |
100 cfs | 2.27 ft | 81°F | 67°F | 2,300 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Salt Creek At Greenwood, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06803555 |
95 cfs | 1.72 ft | · | 74°F | 1,104 ft | Salt |
|
Little Nemaha River At Auburn, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06811500 |
95 cfs | 2.77 ft | · | 75°F | 915 ft | Little Nemaha |
|
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06882000 |
95 cfs | 3.26 ft | · | 74°F | 1,194 ft | Lower Big Blue |
|
South Loup R At St. Michael, Ne
2 days ago · USGS 06784000 |
92 cfs | 2.22 ft | 43°F | 71°F | 1,924 ft | South Loup |
|
Big Blue River Near Crete, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06881000 |
92 cfs | 7.60 ft | · | 71°F | 1,320 ft | Middle Big Blue |
|
Salt Creek At 70th St. At Lincoln, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06803513 |
78 cfs | 3.17 ft | · | 71°F | 1,099 ft | Salt |
|
Elkhorn River At Ewing, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06797500 |
71 cfs | 2.58 ft | · | 64°F | 1,842 ft | Upper Elkhorn |
|
Salt Creek At Lincoln, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06803500 |
66 cfs | 2.19 ft | · | 75°F | 1,116 ft | Salt |
|
Logan Creek At Wakefield, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06799445 |
63 cfs | 6.67 ft | · | 66°F | 1,372 ft | Logan |
|
Platte River Near Duncan, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06774000 |
57 cfs | 2.89 ft | · | 72°F | 1,489 ft | Middle Platte-Prairie |
|
Platte R Mid Ch, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06768035 |
56 cfs | 3.39 ft | · | 67°F | 2,261 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Wahoo Cr At Ashland, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06804700 |
56 cfs | 3.68 ft | · | 74°F | 1,076 ft | Salt |
|
Beaver Creek At Genoa, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06794000 |
49 cfs | 2.81 ft | · | 68°F | 1,577 ft | Loup |
|
West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06880800 |
40 cfs | 2.46 ft | · | 70°F | 1,416 ft | West Fork Big Blue |
|
Wahoo Creek At Ithaca, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06804000 |
35 cfs | 3.54 ft | · | 74°F | 1,125 ft | Salt |
|
Bazile Creek Near Niobrara, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06466500 |
35 cfs | 1.65 ft | · | 68°F | 1,229 ft | Lewis And Clark Lake |
|
Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06769000 |
32 cfs | 4.58 ft | · | 67°F | 2,311 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Spring Creek Nr Overton, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06768020 |
29 cfs | 4.33 ft | · | 67°F | 2,316 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Big Papillion Cr, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06610732 |
27 cfs | 2.20 ft | · | 74°F | 1,046 ft | Big Papillion-Mosquito |
|
Platte River Near Grand Island, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06770500 |
27 cfs | 2.98 ft | · | 69°F | 1,835 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Maple Creek Near Nickerson, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06800000 |
24 cfs | 2.25 ft | · | 68°F | 1,249 ft | Lower Elkhorn |
|
Weeping Water Creek At Union, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06806500 |
23 cfs | 2.00 ft | · | 75°F | 945 ft | Keg-Weeping Water |
|
North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06799100 |
22 cfs | 1.89 ft | · | 71°F | 1,562 ft | North Fork Elkhorn |
|
Little Blue River Near Fairbury, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06884000 |
21 cfs | 6.53 ft | · | 72°F | 1,283 ft | Lower Little Blue |
|
Bazile Creek At Center, Ne
3 days ago · USGS 06466400 |
19 cfs | 8.61 ft | · | 67°F | 1,364 ft | Lewis And Clark Lake |
|
Omaha Cr At Homer, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06601000 |
18 cfs | 2.06 ft | · | 67°F | 1,109 ft | Blackbird-Soldier |
|
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06814500 |
12 cfs | 1.63 ft | · | 74°F | 958 ft | Big Nemaha |
|
Oak Creek At Air Park Rd At Lincoln, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06803486 |
11 cfs | · | · | 71°F | 1,144 ft | Salt |
|
Shell Creek Near Columbus, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06795500 |
9 cfs | 9.72 ft | 55°F | 69°F | 1,451 ft | Lower Platte-Shell |
|
Little Blue River Near Deweese, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06883000 |
9 cfs | 1.67 ft | · | 71°F | 1,636 ft | Upper Little Blue |
|
Rock Creek Near Ceresco, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06803530 |
8 cfs | 3.20 ft | · | 71°F | 1,125 ft | Salt |
|
South Omaha Creek At Walthill, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06600900 |
7 cfs | 6.49 ft | · | 71°F | 1,205 ft | Blackbird-Soldier |
|
Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06769525 |
7 cfs | 2.11 ft | · | 66°F | 2,278 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Platte River Near Kearney, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06770200 |
7 cfs | 1.92 ft | · | 67°F | 2,138 ft | Middle Platte-Buffalo |
|
Clear Cr 1.75mi W Of Polk Co Line, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06794650 |
7 cfs | 3.75 ft | · | 70°F | 1,457 ft | Middle Platte-Prairie |
|
Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06803080 |
6 cfs | 5.16 ft | · | 72°F | 1,154 ft | Salt |
|
Frenchman Creek At Palisade, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06834000 |
6 cfs | 2.12 ft | · | 64°F | 2,752 ft | Frenchman |
|
Turkey Creek Near De Witt, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06881380 |
5 cfs | 9.92 ft | · | 72°F | 1,275 ft | Middle Big Blue |
|
Little Salt Creek Near Lincoln, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06803510 |
4 cfs | 1.56 ft | · | 75°F | 1,137 ft | Salt |
|
Frenchman Creek At Culbertson, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06835500 |
4 cfs | 2.21 ft | · | 66°F | 2,592 ft | Frenchman |
|
Ponca Creek At Verdel, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06453600 |
3 cfs | 5.70 ft | · | 71°F | 1,244 ft | Ponca |
|
Salt Creek At Roca, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06803000 |
3 cfs | 1.42 ft | · | 75°F | 1,212 ft | Salt |
|
Rock Creek At Parks, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06824000 |
2 cfs | · | · | 64°F | 3,101 ft | North Fork Republican |
|
North Fork Republican River At Colorado-Nebraska, Ne
22 hours ago · USGS 06823000 |
2 cfs | · | · | 62°F | 3,346 ft | North Fork Republican |
|
Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06803520 |
1 cfs | 9.72 ft | · | 74°F | 1,139 ft | Salt |
|
Republican River At Guide Rock, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06853020 |
1 cfs | 2.46 ft | · | 71°F | 1,621 ft | Middle Republican |
|
Republican River Near Orleans, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06844500 |
1 cfs | · | · | 69°F | 1,978 ft | Harlan County Reservoir |
|
Driftwood Creek Near Mc Cook, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06836500 |
1 cfs | 2.24 ft | · | 70°F | 2,509 ft | Upper Republican |
|
Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06803170 |
1 cfs | 1.75 ft | · | 74°F | 1,158 ft | Salt |
|
Arikaree River At Haigler, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06821500 |
1 cfs | 6.37 ft | · | 63°F | 3,265 ft | Arikaree |
|
Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06773500 |
1 cfs | 1.34 ft | · | 69°F | 1,548 ft | Middle Platte-Prairie |
|
Republican River At Mccook Nebr, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06837000 |
1 cfs | 2.40 ft | · | 67°F | 2,461 ft | Upper Republican |
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Beaver Creek Near Beaver City, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06847000 |
0 cfs | 2.88 ft | · | 68°F | 2,172 ft | Beaver |
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Republican River At Benkelman, Ne
22 hours ago · USGS 06824500 |
0 cfs | 1.87 ft | · | 65°F | 2,981 ft | North Fork Republican |
|
Republican River At Stratton, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06828500 |
0 cfs | 4.18 ft | · | 66°F | 2,785 ft | Upper Republican |
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South Platte River At Roscoe Nebr, Ne
22 hours ago · USGS 06764880 |
0 cfs | 1.84 ft | · | 64°F | 3,147 ft | Lower South Platte |
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Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06803093 |
0 cfs | 3.04 ft | · | 71°F | 1,175 ft | Salt |
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Lodgepole Creek At Bushnell, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06762500 |
0 cfs | 1.86 ft | · | 62°F | 4,846 ft | Upper Lodgepole |
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Warm Slough Nr Central City, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06772775 |
0 cfs | 2.13 ft | · | 68°F | 1,724 ft | Middle Platte-Prairie |
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Silver Cr, Ne
20 hours ago · USGS 06772898 |
0 cfs | 2.98 ft | · | 69°F | 1,561 ft | Middle Platte-Prairie |
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Buffalo Creek Near Haigler, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06823500 |
0 cfs | · | · | 64°F | 3,201 ft | North Fork Republican |
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South Fork Republican River Near Benkelman, Ne
22 hours ago · USGS 06827500 |
0 cfs | · | · | 64°F | 2,995 ft | South Fork Republican |
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Red Willow Creek Near Red Willow, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06838000 |
0 cfs | 4.04 ft | · | 67°F | 2,406 ft | Red Willow |
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Sappa Creek Near Stamford, Ne
21 hours ago · USGS 06847500 |
0 cfs | 5.99 ft | · | 69°F | 1,997 ft | Lower Sappa |
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Flow report FAQ
About Nebraska streamflow
What are river levels like in Nebraska right now?
As of August 13, 2026, Nebraska rivers are running at 79% of normal across 93 USGS streamgauges, and the Missouri River At Rulo is reporting the highest discharge at 34,000 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Nebraska river is running highest right now?
As of August 13, 2026, the highest discharge in Nebraska is 34,000 cfs on the Missouri River At Rulo. See the sortable gauge table for the full statewide ranking.
Are Nebraska rivers high or low right now?
Compare the statewide percent-of-normal on this page: above 100% means Nebraska rivers are running higher than the seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower (a dry spell or drought). Each gauge also shows its own percent of median.
Where does the Nebraska streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Nebraska data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Nebraska gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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