Total streamflow across the West Nishnabotna River was last observed at 404 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 801 acre-ft of water today; about 69% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 585 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-03-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,303 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the West Nishnabotna River At Randolph reporting a streamflow rate of 274 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the West Nishnabotna River, with a gauge stage of 7.66 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the West Nishnabotna River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,089 ft, the West Nishnabotna River At Hancock.