Little Nemaha River at Auburn water level
River gauge, Little Nemaha River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 228 cfs
History
20252026
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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.65 ft | May 9, 1950 |
| 2 | 26.49 ft | July 24, 1993 |
| 3 | 25.72 ft | May 5, 2001 |
| 4 | 25.02 ft | July 25, 1992 |
| 5 | 24.96 ft | June 2, 1951 |
| 6 | 24.83 ft | June 21, 2010 |
| 7 | 24.79 ft | April 17, 1978 |
| 8 | 24.73 ft | October 12, 1986 |
| 9 | 24.70 ft | March 3, 1979 |
| 10 | 24.56 ft | May 27, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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