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Niobrara River near Sparks
Critical Stages
5' - Action
6' - Flood
12' - Moderate
16' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.88 ft
Flow: 0.86 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 2.88 | 0.86 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 2.92 | 0.899 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 2.94 | 0.918 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 2.95 | 0.927 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 2.95 | 0.927 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 2.95 | 0.927 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 2.96 | 0.937 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 2.97 | 0.946 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 2.97 | 0.946 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 2.97 | 0.946 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 2.98 | 0.956 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 2.99 | 0.966 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 2.97 | 0.946 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 2.96 | 0.937 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 3 | 0.976 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 3.05 | 1.05 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 3.13 | 1.17 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 3.19 | 1.26 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 3.25 | 1.34 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 3.29 | 1.4 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 1.46 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 3.34 | 1.48 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 3.34 | 1.48 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.39 | 1.55 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 3.41 | 1.58 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.42 | 1.6 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 3.41 | 1.58 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.41 | 1.58 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 3.42 | 1.6 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 3.42 | 1.6 |
16' -
Major flood stage with significant flooding along the river. Several homes and cabins along the river may be flooded.
12' -
Moderate flood stage. Moderate flooding is possible. Cabins and businesses along the river may be impacted by rising water levels.
8' -
Smith falls campground may begin to flood as well as parking areas along the river.
7' -
Minor flooding along the left bank downstream from Berry Bridge to Smith Falls Campground.
6' -
Flood stage. Minor flooding along the lower banks.
5.5' -
Minor flooding of lowland directly along the river. Recreational intrest's along and on the river may be impacted.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2014 | 12.17 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 10.31 |
| Feb 7, 1973 | 10.06 |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 9.23 |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 8.9 |
| Dec 24, 1996 | 8.7 |
| Feb 5, 1984 | 8.15 |
| Feb 10, 1996 | 8.12 |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8.1 |
| Jan 22, 1986 | 7.53 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | 6.92 |
| Feb 9, 1974 | 6.81 |
| Mar 11, 1966 | 6.79 |
| Mar 5, 1949 | 6.73 |
| Feb 10, 1991 | 6.64 |
| Mar 15, 1978 | 6.61 |
| Mar 12, 1979 | 6.48 |
| Mar 8, 1989 | 6.27 |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 6.16 |
| Feb 17, 1977 | 6.04 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
