Total streamflow across the East Nishnabotna River was last observed at 191 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 378 acre-ft of water today; about 101% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 189 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-03-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 731 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak reporting a streamflow rate of 130 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the East Nishnabotna River, with a gauge stage of 5.51 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the East Nishnabotna River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,109 ft, the East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic.