Little Blue River Flow Today
As of October 27, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Little Blue River is flowing at 129 cfs near Fairbury, NE — 176% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 28 to 129 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Little Blue River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Fairbury, the Little Blue River is running 129 cfs — 176% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 142% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Deweese (+30%).
Highest against normal: Fairbury at 176%. Lowest: Lake City at 47%.
How the Little Blue River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Deweese1,636 ft 70 cfs142%
- Fairbury1,283 ft 129 cfs176%
- Lake City727 ft 28 cfs47%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Blue River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (142%).
Little Blue River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Blue River Near Deweese NE
Oct 27, 2:15 AM · USGS 06883000 |
70 cfs | 142% | +30% | 2.69 ft | 7.3 ft below | 1,636 ft |
|
Little Blue River Near Fairbury NE
Oct 27, 2:45 AM · USGS 06884000 |
129 cfs | 176% | -6% | 7.47 ft | 11.0 ft below | 1,283 ft |
|
Little Blue River Near Lake City MO
Oct 27, 2:30 AM · USGS 06894000 |
28 cfs | 47% | -9% | 4.42 ft | 13.6 ft below | 727 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Little Blue River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek | No live range | · | 364–1,232 cfs typical | II–III+ |
| City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4Ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3S, R1W | No live range | · | 364–1,232 cfs typical | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Blue River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Blue River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Little Blue River
The Little Blue River is a river in the central United States. 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.
Fishing near the Little Blue River
About the Little Blue River
How is the Little Blue River flowing right now?
As of October 27, 2026, the Little Blue River is flowing at 129 cfs near Fairbury, NE, about 176% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 28 to 129 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Blue River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Blue River is at 142% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Little Blue River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Deweese (10.0 ft), Fairbury (18.5 ft), Lake City (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Little Blue River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.