Niobrara River (Nebraska), Verdel (06465500)

StateNebraskaLatestPoor (830 cfs)
RiverNiobrara RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-08-09 8:15 (55 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)3836
Discharge830 cfs (median: 1160 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)2103
Height3.48 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)1825
TrendSteady (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)1325
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)741

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Trips for Niobrara River (Nebraska), Verdel (06465500)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
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Discharge
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2026-08-09 08:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 07:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 06:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 05:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 04:15 3.47 811 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 03:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 02:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 01:15 3.47 811 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-09 00:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-08 23:15 3.48 830 4420 (2010) 419 (1968) 1340 584 717 860 912 1160 1540 1600 2320 2980
2026-08-08 22:15 3.48 830 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 21:15 3.49 849 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 20:15 3.50 868 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 19:15 3.51 888 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 18:15 3.52 908 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 17:15 3.52 908 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 16:15 3.53 929 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 15:15 3.54 950 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 14:15 3.54 950 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 13:15 3.54 950 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 12:15 3.54 950 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 11:15 3.55 971 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 10:15 3.55 971 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 09:15 3.54 950 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 08:15 3.53 929 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 07:15 3.53 929 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 06:15 3.52 908 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 05:15 3.51 888 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 04:15 3.51 888 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 03:15 3.50 868 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 02:15 3.50 868 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 01:15 3.50 868 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-08 00:15 3.50 868 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-07 23:15 3.51 888 3740 (2011) 467 (1980) 1340 580 730 835 890 1190 1560 1640 2410 2800
2026-08-07 22:15 3.53 929 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 21:15 3.54 950 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 20:15 3.55 971 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 19:15 3.56 993 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 18:15 3.57 1020 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 17:15 3.58 1040 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 16:15 3.58 1040 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 15:15 3.59 1060 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 14:15 3.58 1040 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 13:15 3.59 1060 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 12:15 3.59 1060 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 11:15 3.59 1060 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 10:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 09:15 3.61 1110 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 08:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 07:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 06:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 05:15 3.61 1110 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 04:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 03:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 02:15 3.60 1080 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 01:15 3.61 1110 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-07 00:15 3.61 1110 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-06 23:15 3.62 1130 3700 (2019) 320 (1939) 1310 543 755 809 859 1210 1530 1680 2290 2830
2026-08-06 22:15 3.62 1130 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 21:15 3.64 1180 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 20:15 3.66 1230 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 19:15 3.67 1260 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 18:15 3.69 1320 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 17:15 3.69 1320 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 16:15 3.69 1320 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 15:15 3.69 1320 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 14:15 3.69 1320 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 13:15 3.70 1340 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 12:15 3.71 1380 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 11:15 3.71 1380 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 10:15 3.70 1340 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 09:15 3.71 1380 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 08:15 3.76 1690 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 07:15 3.77 1730 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 06:15 3.78 1780 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 05:15 3.78 1780 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 04:15 3.79 1820 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 03:15 3.79 1820 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 02:15 3.79 1820 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 01:15 3.79 1820 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-06 00:15 3.79 1820 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850
2026-08-05 23:15 3.79 1820 3230 (2014) 452 (1938) 1370 569 755 841 859 1280 1780 1890 2400 2850

A total of 82 rows are displayed for years 1938 through 2025.