River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRGN1
In brief
The Snake River at Burge, NE read 0.87 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.13 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRGN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.96 ft | 1963-02-07 |
| 2 | 5.39 ft | 1962-06-30 |
| 3 | 3.88 ft | 2019-05-25 |
| 4 | 3.37 ft | 1968-08-27 |
| 5 | 3.21 ft | 1967-06-14 |
| 6 | 3.16 ft | 1955-05-26 |
| 7 | 3.11 ft | 1953-03-12 |
| 8 | 2.98 ft | 2016-05-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low lying areas directly along the Snake River may flood. Recreation interests on and along the river may begin to be impacted.
Flood stage. Minor flooding along the lower banks of the Snake River.
Moderate flood stage. Roads and structures along the lower banks will be impacted.
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding along the Snake River downstream of Merritt Dam.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Snake River at Burge is at 0.87 ft, 3.13 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 4 ft, minor flooding 5 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 9 ft.
The highest crest on record is 6.96 ft, on 1963-02-07.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRGN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.