GAUGE STATION US

Big Blue River At Barneston Water Level & Telemetry

Big Blue River • STATION ID: 06882000 • Great Plains• United States

▲ HIGH WATER

Water Level (STAGE)

15.57 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

10,100 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

859 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 06882000 • COORD: 40.045°, -96.587°

OBSERVED: Oct 3, 2026, 4:58 PM

Big Blue River At Barneston Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

Start (Source)──➔4 Station Reach──➔End (Mouth)

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Big Blue River At Barneston)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 15.57 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

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 Great Plains basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Big Blue River At Barneston gauging station (coordinates: 40.0446°N, -96.5874°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Great Plains

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Big Blue River At Ba

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

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Big Blue River At Carthage	Midwest	39.744°, -85.576°	03361000	View Level →
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 CURRENT GAUGE	Great Plains	40.045°, -96.587°	06882000	Viewing

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 Barneston is measured at 15.57 ft with an observed discharge of 10,100 ft3/s.

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

The primary monitoring station for Big Blue River is located at coordinates 40.0446° Latitude and -96.5874° Longitude in Great Plains. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 06882000.

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 Great Plains basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.