Niobrara River near Verdel
Critical Stages
7' - Action
8' - Flood
9.5' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:15 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.44 ft
Flow: 0.761 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 3.44 | 0.761 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.44 | 0.761 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 3.43 | 0.713 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 3.43 | 0.713 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 3.45 | 0.812 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 3.45 | 0.812 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 3.45 | 0.812 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 3.46 | 0.867 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 3.46 | 0.867 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 3.46 | 0.867 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 3.47 | 0.925 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 3.47 | 0.925 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 3.48 | 0.987 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 3.48 | 0.987 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 3.47 | 0.925 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 3.46 | 0.867 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 3.45 | 0.812 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 3.45 | 0.812 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 3.44 | 0.761 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 3.43 | 0.713 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 3.42 | 0.668 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 3.43 | 0.713 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 3.42 | 0.668 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 3.42 | 0.668 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 3.42 | 0.668 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 3.42 | 0.668 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 3.42 | 0.668 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 3.43 | 0.713 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 3.44 | 0.761 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 3.47 | 0.925 |
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.