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SwedenNiobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara water level
River gauge, Niobrara River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara at 8.25 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.12 ft – 8.58 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.10 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 64 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.12 ft – 8.58 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7.95 ft – 8.78 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Niobrara River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River near SparksRiver gauge, Niobrara River | 2.70 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 115 mi |
| Niobrara River at MariavilleRiver gauge, Niobrara River | 3.13 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 62 mi |
| Niobrara River near VerdelRiver gauge, Niobrara River | 3.37 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Niobrara River at NiobraraRiver gauge, Niobrara River | 32.10 ft | High | +0.09 ft | 4.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River below Ponca Creek near VerdelRiver gauge, Missouri River | 19.85 ft | Low | −0.82 ft | 7 mi |
| Missouri River at NiobraraRiver gauge, Missouri River | 15.47 ft | Very low | −0.88 ft | 8 mi |
| Ponca Creek at VerdelRiver gauge, Ponca Creek | 5.79 ft | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Bazile Creek near NiobraraRiver gauge, Bazile Creek | 1.92 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Bazile Creek at CenterRiver gauge, Bazile Creek | 8.83 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Howe Creek below Walker Draw near CenterRiver gauge, Howe Creek | 1.67 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Lewis and Clark Lake at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Lewis and Clark Lake | 9.41 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 16 mi |
| Missouri River below GreenwoodRiver gauge, Missouri River | 24.79 ft | Normal | −0.79 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT, the water level was 8.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06465520(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.69758, -98.11974(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 | 8.25 ft | 2026-10-20 22:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-20 22:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Niobrara River below Soldier Cr near Niobrara (usgs:06465520). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/niobrara-river-below-soldier-cr-near-niobrara
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer