River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake McConaughy

River stage

Burge, Snake River

River level
0.87 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
4.00 ft
Flood stage
5.00 ft
Record crest
6.96 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRGN1

Record crest
6.96 ft
Flood stage
5.00 ft
Moderate flood
7.00 ft
Major flood
9.00 ft
Crest date
1963-02-07

In brief

The Snake River at Burge, NE read 0.87 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.13 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge BRGN1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 4.00 ftMinor flooding 5.00 ftModerate flooding 7.00 ftMajor flooding 9.00 ft CURRENT 0.87 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 6.96 ft 1963-02-07
2 5.39 ft 1962-06-30
3 3.88 ft 2019-05-25
4 3.37 ft 1968-08-27
5 3.21 ft 1967-06-14
6 3.16 ft 1955-05-26
7 3.11 ft 1953-03-12
8 2.98 ft 2016-05-04

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 4.00 ft

    Low lying areas directly along the Snake River may flood. Recreation interests on and along the river may begin to be impacted.

  2. 5.00 ft

    Flood stage. Minor flooding along the lower banks of the Snake River.

  3. 7.00 ft

    Moderate flood stage. Roads and structures along the lower banks will be impacted.

  4. 9.00 ft

    Major flood stage. Widespread flooding along the Snake River downstream of Merritt Dam.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Snake River flooding at Burge?

No. The Snake River at Burge is at 0.87 ft, 3.13 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Burge?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 4 ft, minor flooding 5 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 9 ft.

What is the highest the Snake River has been at Burge?

The highest crest on record is 6.96 ft, on 1963-02-07.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRGN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.