River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SRPN1
In brief
The Big Blue River at Surprise, NE read 1.40 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.60 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SRPN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.52 ft | 1965-07-19 |
| 2 | 11.25 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 3 | 10.64 ft | 1986-06-30 |
| 4 | 10.17 ft | 1972-07-12 |
| 5 | 10.17 ft | 1967-06-15 |
| 6 | 9.86 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 7 | 9.58 ft | 1991-06-04 |
| 8 | 9.57 ft | 1993-03-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
County road 24 1/2 will begin to flood downstream of Surprise. In addition, the city park near the gage site begins to flood.
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge near the gage. The resulting backwater will eventually close Miller Street, also known as County Road D going south of town.
Flooding will be occurring in the town of Surprise. This level is similar to the flood experienced in 2008.
Water begins to flow over the bridge at the gage site.
Widespread flooding commences with the 100 year flood being affected at a stage height of 15.8 feet.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Big Blue River at Surprise is at 1.4 ft, 4.6 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
The highest crest on record is 11.52 ft, on 1965-07-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SRPN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06879900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.