-36.3 cfs (-15.83%) since yesterday
46.98% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Little Blue River
was last observed at
193
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
383
acre-ft of water today; about 47%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
411 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 156 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Little Blue River, with a gauge stage of
7.33 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.
Last Updated
2023-09-29
Streamflow
193.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
46.98%
Maximum
33,285.0 cfs
2015-05-08
About the 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.