River stage
Niobrara, Missouri River
- River level
- 16.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 17.68 ft
- Recent low
- 15.90 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRNN1
- 30-day change
- -0.56 ft
- Average
- 16.72 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.76 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Niobrara, NE read 16.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.56 ft below action stage. That is 0.56 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MRNN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.76 ft | 2011-06-26 |
| 2 | 23.64 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 3 | 22.50 ft | 2007-01-17 |
| 4 | 22.20 ft | 2018-08-05 |
| 5 | 21.98 ft | 1997-10-13 |
| 6 | 21.85 ft | 1997-08-20 |
| 7 | 21.44 ft | 2006-08-01 |
| 8 | 21.44 ft | 1999-01-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Both banks overflow and some boat docks near Niobrara are flooded.
- 22.00 ft
The road to the Niobrara sewer lagoon is flooded.
- 22.50 ft
The fishing road on the south bank near Niobrara is flooded.
- 23.00 ft
Highway 12 east of Niobrara could be overtopped by water backing up Bazile Creek.
- 24.00 ft
Highway 12 east and west of Niobrara will be flooded, and the sewage lagoons in Niobrara will be flooded. Homes and cabins in Running Water will also be threatened by high water.
- 25.50 ft
Bottom Road in Bon Homme County begins flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Niobrara?
No. The Missouri River at Niobrara is at 16.44 ft, 3.56 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Niobrara?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Niobrara?
The highest crest on record is 26.76 ft, on 2011-06-26.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Niobrara?
At 16.44 ft it is higher than 26% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRNN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06466010). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.