River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BEAN1
In brief
The Big Blue River at Beatrice, NE read 4.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.34 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BEAN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.02 ft | 1973-10-12 |
| 2 | 31.27 ft | 1984-06-14 |
| 3 | 30.26 ft | 2015-05-07 |
| 4 | 28.77 ft | 1993-07-26 |
| 5 | 28.30 ft | 1951-06-04 |
| 6 | 27.65 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 7 | 27.44 ft | 1987-03-26 |
| 8 | 26.30 ft | 1941-09-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Rural lowlands commence to flood.
Memorial Drive begins to flood.
Chautauqua Park begins to flood.
At this level the West Scott baseball fields begin to flood.
Highway 136 on the west side of Beatrice begins to flood.
State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements.
The low steel of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge is reached by the flood water.
The low steel of State Highway 77 bridge (6th Street) is reached by flood waters. In addition the gage house begins to be flooded near this level.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Big Blue River at Beatrice is at 4.66 ft, 11.34 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 26 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
The highest crest on record is 33.02 ft, on 1973-10-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BEAN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06881500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.