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Water temperature in Nebraska
The latest readings from USGS real-time water sensors across Nebraska, warmest first. Snapshot updated October 19, 2026.
Warmest sensor reading right now
53°F12°C
USGS gauge Platte River at Louisville, Nebr. · as of 19 hrs ago
All reporting stations (warmest 50 of 148)
| Station | Water temp | Streamflow | Gage height | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte River at Louisville, Nebr.USGS gauge | 53°F12°C | 4,910 ft³/s | 3.34 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr.USGS gauge | 52°F11°C | 1,230 ft³/s | 2.29 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Platte River near Leshara, Nebr.USGS gauge | 52°F11°C | 3,300 ft³/s | 4.18 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| Niobrara River bl Soldier Cr nr Niobrara, Nebr.USGS gauge | 52°F11°C | — | 8.21 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Niobrara River near Verdel, Nebr.USGS gauge | 52°F11°C | 505 ft³/s | 3.31 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Dismal River near Thedford, Nebr.USGS gauge | 52°F11°C | 255 ft³/s | 1.52 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Platte River near Venice, Nebr.USGS gauge | 51°F11°C | — | 11.61 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Niobrara River near Sparks, Nebr.USGS gauge | 51°F10°C | 668 ft³/s | 2.66 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Platte River near Overton, Nebr.USGS gauge | 50°F10°C | 167 ft³/s | 2.59 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Niobrara River at Agate, Nebr.USGS gauge | 48°F9°C | — | 6.15 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Antelope Creek at 27th Street at Lincoln, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 4 ft³/s | 3.61 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Arikaree River at Haigler, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 3 ft³/s | 7.00 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Bazile Creek at Center, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 36 ft³/s | 8.88 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| Bazile Creek near Niobrara, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 43 ft³/s | 1.95 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| Beaver Creek at Genoa, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 91 ft³/s | 3.15 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Beaver Creek near Beaver City, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 1 ft³/s | 3.05 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Blue River at Barneston, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 963 ft³/s | 5.11 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| Big Blue River near Crete, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 387 ft³/s | 9.95 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Nemaha River at Falls City, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 289 ft³/s | 4.63 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Papillion Creek at Fort Street at Omaha, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 96 ft³/s | 3.38 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Papillion Creek at Pacific St at Omaha, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | — | 10.48 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Papillion Creek at Q Street at Omaha, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 291 ft³/s | 8.80 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 75 ft³/s | 5.72 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Papillion Creek near Blair, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | — | 11.42 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Big Papillion Creek near Kennard, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | — | 8.08 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Blackbird Creek near Macy, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | — | 5.16 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Bow Creek near Wynot, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 37 ft³/s | 2.20 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Buffalo Creek at S 168th St nr Springfield, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | — | 9.54 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Buffalo Creek near Haigler, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 0 ft³/s | 0.83 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Buffalo Creek near Overton, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 6 ft ³/s | 3.84 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Cedar River near Fullerton, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 255 ft³/s | 2.15 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County line, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 31 ft³/s | 4.50 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Cole Creek at Blondo Street at Omaha, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | — | 5.51 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| Courtland Canal at Nebraska-Kansas StatelineUSGS gauge | — | 3 ft³/s | 0.20 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Deadmans Run at 38th Street at Lincoln, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 1 ft³/s | 8.11 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Driftwood Creek near McCook, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 2 ft³/s | 2.58 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Elkhorn River at Ewing, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 67 ft³/s | 2.55 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Elkhorn River at Norfolk, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 307 ft³/s | 3.03 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Elkhorn River at Pilger, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 496 ft³/s | 6.71 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Elkhorn River at West Point, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 616 ft³/s | 4.02 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Elm Creek near Elm Creek, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 0 ft³/s | 0.88 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 14 ft³/s | 2.74 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 12 ft³/s | 2.40 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Haines Branch at SW 56th St at Lincoln, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 5 ft³/s | 3.14 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Howe Creek below Walker Draw near Center, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 8 ft³/s | 1.67 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Little Blue River at County Line nr Deshler, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 131 ft³/s | 5.97 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Little Blue River near Deweese, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 88 ft³/s | 2.67 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Little Blue River near Fairbury, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 440 ft³/s | 8.05 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Little Nemaha River at Auburn, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 228 ft³/s | 3.42 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha, Nebr.USGS gauge | — | 48 ft³/s | 2.96 ft | 19 hrs ago |
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About these readings
Readings come from USGS real-time monitoring stations — 10 sensors are currently reporting a water temperature in Nebraska. Each figure is a point measurement at one sensor, usually on a river or stream — it doesn’t describe a whole lake or shoreline, and coverage varies across the state. Data is provisional and can be revised by the USGS.
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