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SwedenNorth Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt water level
River gauge, North Fork Big Nemaha River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 56.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt reads 2.13 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.27 ft below the median of 2.40 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 25.87 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.76 ft (+0.37 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.87 ft and 9.40 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.40 ft0.27 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.45 ft – 2.91 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.76 ft+0.37 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.87 ft – 9.40 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.54 ft – 12.42 ft
- Highest on record
- 34.70 ftJuly 10, 1958
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 28.00 ft, still 25.87 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 48.00 ft
- The railroad tracks on the south side of Humboldt overtop.
- 41.00 ft
- Water nears the bottom of the bridge, Highway 105, located at the gage site. In addition, at this level the gage house is impacted.
- 36.00 ft
- Flooding occurs along the right bank near the gage.
- 28.00 ft
- Overflows can occur near the lower reaches around Salem.
- 27.00 ft
- Significant lowland flooding along the middle reaches of the basin becomes more widespread.
- 23.00 ft
- Lowland flooding occurs along low banks in the middle reaches of the basin affecting pasture and farm lands.
- 2.13 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 | 34.70 ft | July 10, 1958 |
| 2 | 34.25 ft | August 13, 1982 |
| 3 | 31.48 ft | June 17, 1954 |
| 4 | 31.30 ft | July 22, 1978 |
| 5 | 28.25 ft | July 30, 1992 |
| 6 | 28.00 ft | October 11, 1973 |
| 7 | 27.90 ft | September 26, 1973 |
| 8 | 27.20 ft | March 27, 1960 |
| 9 | 26.07 ft | June 5, 2015 |
| 10 | 25.27 ft | March 3, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek near SenecaRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.17 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Little Nemaha River at AuburnRiver gauge, Little Nemaha River | 3.42 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Big Nemaha River at Falls CityRiver gauge, Big Nemaha River | 4.64 ft | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Missouri River at BrownvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 24.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.32 ft | 23 mi |
| Missouri River at RuloRiver gauge, Missouri River | 8.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.32 ft | 29 mi |
| Tarkio River at FairfaxRiver gauge, Tarkio River | 6.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Nishnabotna River above HamburgRiver gauge, Nishnabotna River | 12.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 35 mi |
| Big Blue River at BarnestonRiver gauge, Big Blue River | 5.13 ft | High | +0.06 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt compare with last year?
It is 0.37 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.76 ft.
What is flood stage for the North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt?
The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 25.87 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.45 ft and 2.91 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 North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt normal?
Normal 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:06814500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.15667, -95.94481(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 | 2.13 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 56.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork Big Nemaha River at Humboldt (usgs:06814500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/north-fork-big-nemaha-river-at-humboldt
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