Can you swim here today?
Big Blue River
Nebraska · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 06881380, 7.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 319 ft³/s near Big Blue River but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 06881380, as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 24 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 24 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Nebraska yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Turkey Creek near DeWitt, Nebr. (7.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.