Little Blue River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Little Blue River was last observed at 81 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 160 acre-ft of water today; about 44% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 181 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-05-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 33,285 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Little Blue River Near Fairbury reporting a streamflow rate of 43.3 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Little Blue River, with a gauge stage of 6.64 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Little Blue River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,636 ft, the Little Blue River Near Deweese.

It runs through northeastern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska, and it is approximately 65 miles long. The river was named for the bluish tint of its water, which is caused by limestone deposits in the area. The Little Blue River has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes for hunting and fishing. Today, the river is used for recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and camping. It is also an important source of water for agriculture, with several reservoirs and dams along its course, including the Lovewell Dam and Reservoir and the Milford Dam and Reservoir. These reservoirs provide irrigation water for crops and help to regulate the flow of the river.