River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SWRN1
In brief
The Big Blue River at Seward, NE read 1.77 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.23 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SWRN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.11 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 2 | 22.37 ft | 1986-07-02 |
| 3 | 22.15 ft | 2008-07-07 |
| 4 | 20.86 ft | 1993-03-11 |
| 5 | 20.28 ft | 1985-07-20 |
| 6 | 19.54 ft | 1998-05-23 |
| 7 | 19.53 ft | 2005-05-14 |
| 8 | 19.35 ft | 1987-03-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Lowland flooding begins, including the Blue Valley Campground in Seward.
State Highway 34 may flood. In addition the Fairgrounds is flooding.
Water begins to impact the bottom of the Highway 34 bridge at the gage site. Extensive flooding is occurring along the mainstem of the Big Blue River.
Highway 34 crossing needs to be closed.
Floodwaters are level with the top of the federal levee. Overflows from the mouth of Lincoln Creek can create a "lake effect" and affect the readings at the Highway 34 bridge gage on the Blue River during extreme floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Big Blue River at Seward is at 1.77 ft, 14.23 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
The highest crest on record is 24.11 ft, on 2019-03-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SWRN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06880500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.