River stage
Big Blue River (KS, NE)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Big Blue River (KS, NE) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Big Blue River levels, gauge by gauge
The Big Blue River is measured at 9 gauges across Kansas, Nebraska. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Rapids | 18.60 ft | normal, falling |
| Manhattan | 11.41 ft | normal, rising |
| Marysville | 15.20 ft | normal, falling |
| Tuttle Creek Lake | 1091.52 ft | normal, steady |
| NWS gauge SAPN1 | 4.56 ft | below flood stage |
| Beatrice | 4.66 ft | normal, steady |
| Crete | 9.70 ft | normal, falling |
| Seward | 1.77 ft | normal, steady |
| Surprise | 1.40 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Big Blue River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Blue Rapids, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big Blue River (IN) different river, same name
- Oak Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Salt Creek (NE) 7 gauges
- Mill Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (KS) 3 gauges
- Clear Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Thomas Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Missouri River (KS, MO, NE) 39 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Blue River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Big Blue River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Big Blue River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Blue Rapids is at 18.60 ft; Manhattan is at 11.41 ft; Marysville is at 15.20 ft; Tuttle Creek Lake is at 1091.52 ft.
Where is the Big Blue River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Big Blue River across Kansas, Nebraska.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.