Republican River near Hardy
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Republic County, Kansas on the Republican River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06853500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15.5 ft
7,794 cfs
Moderate Flood
13.5 ft
7,664 cfs
Minor Flood
11 ft
6,334 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Water nears the bottom of the county road bridge south of Hardy.
14 ft
The left bank overflows and the river reaches a maximum width of around 1 mile. One tributary crossing Highway 14 and entering the river on the left, immediately below the river bridge will carry overflow water.
13.5 ft
The county road going south out of Hardy will be inundated and unpassable along both the north and south approach of the Republican River bridge. In addition, a house will be threatened on the south side of the river off of Road 3600 south of Superior. This home required sandbagging during the July flooding of 2019 when the river reached a stage of 13.77 feet.
12.5 ft
The north and south approach of the Republican River Bridge south of Hardy will see shallow flooding as the river expands outward reaching a maximum width of 0.9 mile.
12 ft
The north and south approaches to the river bridge can flood. However, even at extreme flows, the town of Hardy is not threatened by flooding. A record flood of 19.4 feet occurred in June of 1935.
11 ft
Water floods rural agricultural land.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1935 | 19.4 ft | 225,000 cfs |
| Jun 1, 1935 | 19.4 ft | 225,000 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1947 | 17 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1947 | 17 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1957 | 14.83 ft | 38,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HDYN1
River
Republican River
County
Republic, KS
Coordinates
39.9925°N, 97.9314°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River near Hardy?
The Republican River near Hardy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06853500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Republican River near Hardy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River near Hardy is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Republican River rises?
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Where is the Republican River near Hardy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Republic County, Kansas at coordinates 39.9925°N, 97.9314°W. USGS site number: 06853500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.