Submit a New Trip| State | Nebraska | Latest | Good (888 cfs) | |
| River | Niobrara River | Rating | Observed | Estimated |
| Updated | 2026-04-21 6:45 (41 minutes ago) | Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood | (none) | 1327 |
| Discharge | 888 cfs (median: 909 cfs) | High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High | (none) | 896 |
| Height | 2.9 feet | Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good | (none) | 792 |
| Trend | Rising (steady over 24 hours) | Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low | (none) | 612 |
| USGS | USGS Site ( Duck Duck Go Maps) | Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor | (none) | 431 |
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BLG - Bluegill CCF - Channel Catfish CP - Chain Pickerel FWD - Freshwater Drum GSF - Green Sunfish KSB - Kentucky Spotted Bass LMB - Largemouth Bass LSF - Longear Sunfish RB - Rock Bass / Goggle Eye RSF - Redear Sunfish RT - Rainbow Trout SMB - Smallmouth Bass WB - White Bass WF - Whitefish WL - WalleyeThe classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.
| Observation | Height | Discharge | Maximum Discharge | Minimum Discharge | Mean Discharge | P05 | P10 | P20 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P80 | P90 | P95 |
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| 2026-04-21 06:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-21 05:45 | 2.89 | 876 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-21 04:45 | 2.88 | 865 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-21 03:45 | 2.88 | 865 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-21 02:45 | 2.87 | 854 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-21 01:45 | 2.89 | 876 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-21 00:45 | 2.87 | 854 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-20 23:45 | 2.88 | 865 | 1570 (2016) | 564 (1967) | 966 | 664 | 722 | 791 | 810 | 909 | 1160 | 1200 | 1250 | 1330 |
| 2026-04-20 22:45 | 2.88 | 865 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 21:45 | 2.89 | 876 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 20:45 | 2.85 | 831 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 19:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 18:45 | 2.86 | 843 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 17:45 | 2.85 | 831 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 16:45 | 2.85 | 831 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 15:45 | 2.85 | 831 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 14:45 | 2.86 | 843 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 13:45 | 2.86 | 843 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 12:45 | 2.86 | 843 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 11:45 | 2.87 | 854 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 10:45 | 2.84 | 820 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 09:45 | 2.88 | 865 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 08:45 | 2.87 | 854 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 07:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 06:45 | 2.89 | 876 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 05:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 04:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 03:45 | 2.91 | 899 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 02:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 01:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-20 00:45 | 2.88 | 865 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
| 2026-04-19 23:45 | 2.90 | 888 | 1600 (2016) | 546 (1967) | 968 | 635 | 730 | 794 | 807 | 922 | 1110 | 1140 | 1290 | 1410 |
A total of 32 rows are displayed for years 1946 through 2025.