Nishnabotna River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Nishnabotna River is flowing at 2,760 cfs above Hamburg, IA — 442% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Nishnabotna 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 Hamburg, the Nishnabotna River is running 2,760 cfs — 442% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 442% of normal).
How the Nishnabotna 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
- Hamburg904 ft 2,760 cfs442%
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 Nishnabotna River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (442%).
Nishnabotna River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg IA
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 06810000 |
2,760 cfs | 442% | -5% | 12.30 ft | 12.7 ft below | 904 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Nishnabotna River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nishnabotna River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Nishnabotna River
The Nishnabotna River flows for approximately 120 miles through western Iowa and Missouri, and has a rich history including use by Native American tribes and European settlers. The river's hydrology has been affected by human development, with frequent flooding in some areas. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Icaria Dam and the West Nishnabotna Watershed Dam, which help control flooding and provide recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The river is also used for irrigation and agriculture, with many farms located near its banks. Despite challenges, efforts have been made to improve water quality and habitat for wildlife along the Nishnabotna River.
Fishing near the Nishnabotna River
About the Nishnabotna River
How is the Nishnabotna River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Nishnabotna River is flowing at 2,760 cfs above Hamburg, IA, about 442% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nishnabotna River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nishnabotna River is at 442% 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 Nishnabotna River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Hamburg (25.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.