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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 797 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 797 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
river in Nebraska and Kansas in the United States
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 797 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 797 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 06887000, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 797 ft³/s over 75 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN, KS (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Blue River?
- Big Blue River is a river in Kansas.
- What is the water temperature at Big Blue River?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Big Blue River in Kansas is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 06887000, 1.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Big Blue River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 797 ft³/s over 75 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Big Blue River rated?
- Big Blue River in Kansas has an average visitor rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
- What amenities does Big Blue River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Big Blue River include camping-nearby.
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