Dismal HUC8 10210002
A 4,696 km² sub-basin of the Missouri region in NE. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
60
Moderate
Drought index
265
Severe
Area in D2+
65.19%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 1 reporting
Median flow
119%
p77 of record
Water assets
316
0 springs · 144 wells
USGS gauges (1)
- Dismal River near Thedford, Nebr.06775900253 cfsp77 · above normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 265 | 65.19 | 0/1 | p77 |
Top water assets
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- 65Wild Horse Creekriver
- 65South Fork Dismal Riverriver
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