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SwedenLittle Blue River at Hollenberg water level
River gauge, Little Blue River, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 389 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Little Blue River at Hollenberg is above normal at 2.68 ft.
That puts it 0.59 ft above the median of 2.09 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 16.32 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.50 ft (+1.18 ft).
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.51 ft and 15.21 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.09 ft0.59 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.42 ft – 3.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.50 ft+1.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.51 ft – 15.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.35 ft – 15.21 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.07 ftOctober 12, 1973
Floating and fishing near Little Blue River at Hollenberg
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 16.32 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 44.30 ft
- Railroad tracks on the west side of Hollenberg flood.
- 35.50 ft
- Hollenberg Avenue bridge floods.
- 31.34 ft
- Bridge deck floods on east end of bridge.
- 27.70 ft
- Flood waters reach low steel of Hollenberg Avenue bridge on upstream side of bridge.
- 23.83 ft
- Thunder Road floods about 200 yards south of Hollenberg Avenue.
- 20.83 ft
- Right bank floods just south of the Hollenberg Avenue bridge.
- 19.39 ft
- Hollenberg avenue floods about a quarter mile west of the railroad tracks.
- 19.00 ft
- Flood waters reach the edge of hollenberg avenue about a quarter mile west of the railroad tracks. Farm fields west of hollenberg are under 2 to 5 feet of water.
- 2.68 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.07 ft | October 12, 1973 |
| 2 | 22.97 ft | May 7, 2015 |
| 3 | 21.21 ft | July 26, 1992 |
| 4 | 21.00 ft | June 13, 1984 |
| 5 | 20.67 ft | June 24, 2003 |
| 6 | 19.28 ft | March 25, 1987 |
| 7 | 18.12 ft | July 27, 1993 |
| 8 | 16.58 ft | March 22, 1978 |
| 9 | 16.37 ft | September 30, 1983 |
| 10 | 16.00 ft | August 6, 1985 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little Blue River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River near DeweeseRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 2.67 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 61 mi |
| Little Blue River at County Line near DeshlerRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 5.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 46 mi |
| Little Blue River near FairburyRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 8.05 ft | High | −0.29 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek at WashingtonRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 1.99 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Big Blue River at MarysvilleRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 15.31 ft | Very high | +0.43 ft | 21 mi |
| Lake Blue River near BarnesRiver gauge, Lake Blue River | 5.43 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Big Blue River at BarnestonRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 5.10 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Turkey Creek near DeWittRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 11.80 ft | Very high | −0.50 ft | 27 mi |
| Big Blue River at Blue RapidsRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 18.16 ft | High | +0.35 ft | 28 mi |
| Black Vermillion River near FrankfortRiver gauge, Black Vermillion River | 3.24 ft | Low | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Republican River at ConcordiaRiver gauge, Republican River | 5.57 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Little Blue River at Hollenberg compare with last year?
It is 1.18 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.50 ft.
What is flood stage for the Little Blue River at Hollenberg?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.32 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Little Blue River at Hollenberg in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.42 ft and 3.24 ft, based on 18 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Little Blue River at Hollenberg today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Blue River at Hollenberg rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.21 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Blue River at Hollenberg normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06884025(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.98033, -97.00513(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.68 ft | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 389 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Blue River at Hollenberg (usgs:06884025). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/little-blue-river-at-hollenberg
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