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Big Blue River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse 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.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 24 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse 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, 3:45 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, 3:45 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, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Blue River?
- Big Blue River is a river in Nebraska.
- Can you swim at Big Blue River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Big Blue River rated?
- Big Blue River in Nebraska has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 126 reviews.
- What amenities does Big Blue River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Big Blue River include camping-nearby.
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