Niobrara River near Verdel
Critical Stages
7' - Action
8' - Flood
9.5' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:15 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.8 ft
Flow: 2.74 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 AM 12/17 | 3.8 | 2.74 |
| 2:00 AM 12/17 | 3.8 | 2.74 |
| 1:45 AM 12/17 | 3.79 | 2.68 |
| 1:30 AM 12/17 | 3.77 | 2.57 |
| 1:15 AM 12/17 | 3.76 | 2.51 |
| 1:00 AM 12/17 | 3.74 | 2.4 |
| 12:45 AM 12/17 | 3.73 | 2.35 |
| 12:30 AM 12/17 | 3.72 | 2.3 |
| 12:15 AM 12/17 | 3.73 | 2.35 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 3.71 | 2.25 |
| 11:45 PM 12/16 | 3.69 | 2.14 |
| 11:30 PM 12/16 | 3.68 | 2.08 |
| 11:15 PM 12/16 | 3.68 | 2.08 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 3.69 | 2.14 |
| 10:45 PM 12/16 | 3.69 | 2.14 |
| 10:30 PM 12/16 | 3.68 | 2.08 |
| 10:15 PM 12/16 | 3.66 | 1.97 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 3.66 | 1.97 |
| 9:45 PM 12/16 | 3.65 | 1.91 |
| 9:30 PM 12/16 | 3.65 | 1.91 |
| 9:15 PM 12/16 | 3.64 | 1.86 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 3.64 | 1.86 |
| 8:45 PM 12/16 | 3.62 | 1.76 |
| 8:30 PM 12/16 | 3.61 | 1.71 |
| 8:15 PM 12/16 | 3.58 | 1.54 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 3.56 | 1.42 |
| 7:45 PM 12/16 | 3.57 | 1.48 |
| 7:30 PM 12/16 | 3.57 | 1.48 |
| 7:15 PM 12/16 | 3.55 | 1.37 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 3.55 | 1.37 |
13.5' -
Water reaches the bottom of the Pishelville bridge located at the gage site.
10' -
A large expanse of the floodplain is inundated with water.
9' -
Both banks overflow and widespread flooding commences along the vast majority of the reach.
7' -
Some minor overflows begin along the low banks upstream of the gage.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | 19.38 |
| Mar 12, 1966 | 10.62 |
| Mar 20, 1978 | 10.36 |
| Mar 27, 1960 | 10.1 |
| Mar 27, 1962 | 9.68 |
| Mar 3, 1973 | 9.07 |
| Mar 17, 1979 | 8.87 |
| Jun 17, 1964 | 8.65 |
| Feb 23, 1982 | 8.41 |
| Mar 20, 2001 | 8.2 |
| Feb 18, 1971 | 7.93 |
| Feb 22, 1997 | 7.92 |
| Feb 18, 1972 | 7.73 |
| Mar 11, 1977 | 7.5 |
| Jul 1, 1962 | 7.46 |
| Mar 20, 1969 | 7.44 |
| Feb 8, 1963 | 7.35 |
| Feb 1, 1981 | 7.32 |
| Feb 19, 1976 | 7.25 |
| Feb 22, 1985 | 7.22 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.