RIVER GAUGE · CEDAR RIVER
Cedar River near Spalding
Greeley County, Nebraska
Water level2.68 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Water covers the county road and a home near the gage site may begin to flood.
- 11 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge and covers the west approach of the gravel road leading to the gage. In addition, the base of the gage house floods.
- 8 ft
Flooding occurs in low lying areas and in farm land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | 8.42 ft | 7,500 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1947 | 7.5 ft | 4,000 cfs |
| May 29, 1995 | 6.35 ft | 2,430 cfs |
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