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Little Nemaha River at Auburn water level

River gauge, Little Nemaha River, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.42ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
228 cfs
0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 27.65 ft Minor floodstage 22.00 ft

History

History
246ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19246ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1020ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 19Minor flood stage1020ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Little Nemaha River at Auburn, where the gauge shows 3.42 ft.

The median for mid-October is 3.18 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.24 ft above typical. It is 18.58 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.69 ft, a difference of +0.73 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.14 ft – 14.55 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.18 ft0.24 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.58 ft – 4.19 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Same day last year
2.69 ft+0.73 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.14 ft – 14.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.36 ft – 15.61 ft
Highest on record
27.65 ftMay 9, 1950

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 22.00 ft.

What happens at each level

31.50 ft
Water nears the bottom of the Highway 136 bridge at the gauge site.
27.00 ft
A vast portion of the reach is under water along the length of the river channel.
23.00 ft
State Highway 136 between the gage and Auburn begins to flood.
22.00 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along the lower banks both upstream and downstream of the gage.
3.42 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: 11 %.

RankLevelDate
127.65 ftMay 9, 1950
226.49 ftJuly 24, 1993
325.72 ftMay 5, 2001
425.02 ftJuly 25, 1992
524.96 ftJune 2, 1951
624.83 ftJune 21, 2010
724.79 ftApril 17, 1978
824.73 ftOctober 12, 1986
924.70 ftMarch 3, 1979
1024.56 ftMay 27, 1987

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Missouri River at BrownvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River 25.04 ft Below flood stage −0.34 ft 8 mi
Nishnabotna River above HamburgRiver gauge, Nishnabotna River 13.09 ft Below flood stage −0.56 ft 17 mi
North Fork Big Nemaha River at HumboldtRiver gauge, North Fork Big Nemaha River 2.02 ft Normal +0.01 ft 18 mi
Missouri River at Nebraska CityRiver gauge, Missouri River 9.11 ft Below flood stage −0.24 ft 20 mi
Tarkio River at FairfaxRiver gauge, Tarkio River 6.62 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 22 mi
Big Nemaha River at Falls CityRiver gauge, Big Nemaha River 4.63 ft Normal −0.03 ft 27 mi
Weeping Water Creek at UnionRiver gauge, Weeping Water Creek 2.70 ft Normal −0.04 ft 28 mi
Missouri River at RuloRiver gauge, Missouri River 8.55 ft Below flood stage −0.24 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Little Nemaha River at Auburn higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.73 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.69 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Nemaha River at Auburn?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 18.58 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Nemaha River at Auburn in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.58 ft and 4.19 ft, based on 17 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 Nemaha River at Auburn today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 PM CDT, the water level was 3.42 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Nemaha River at Auburn rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Nemaha River at Auburn normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 17 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:06811500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.39262, -95.81408 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.42 ft 2026-10-19 00:15 Provisional
Flow 228 cfs 2026-10-19 00:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Nemaha River at Auburn (usgs:06811500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/little-nemaha-river-at-auburn

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