OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Big Blue River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Big Blue River At Carthage • Midwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.25 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

— cfs

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

859 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 03361000 • COORD: 39.744°, -85.576°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 11:04 PM

Big Blue River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Big Blue River

The Big Blue River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Big Blue River At Carthage gauging station (coordinates: 39.7439°N, -85.5758°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Midwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Big Blue River At Ca

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (4) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Big Blue River At Carthage CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	39.744°, -85.576°	03361000	Viewing
Big Blue River At Shelbyville	Midwest	39.529°, -85.778°	03361500	View Level →
Big Blue River Near Crete	Great Plains	40.597°, -96.961°	06881000	View Level →
Big Blue River At Barneston	Great Plains	40.045°, -96.587°	06882000	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Big Blue River

What is the current Big Blue River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Big Blue River water level at Big Blue River At Carthage is measured at 1.25 ft with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Big Blue River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Big Blue River is located at coordinates 39.7439° Latitude and -85.5758° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 03361000.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Big Blue River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Big Blue River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Big Blue River flow? ↓

The Big Blue River courses through United States across the Midwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.