Republican River at Cambridge
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Furnas County, Nebraska on the Republican River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CBGN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Extensive inundation into southern portions of Cambridge, mainly south of Highway 6/34 including the railroad tracks, and with possible flooding of Highway 6/34 itself.
13 ft
Water may start encroaching into residential and commercial areas on the south side of Cambridge... mainly south of the railroad tracks. Some rural roads may also be impacted... including Drive 720 east of Highway 47.
11 ft
Flooding of pasture and farmland adjacent to the river begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
CBGN1
River
Republican River
County
Furnas, NE
Coordinates
40.2740°N, 100.1660°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River at Cambridge?
The Republican River at Cambridge gauge is maintained by USGS 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 at Cambridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River at Cambridge is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Republican River rises?
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Where is the Republican River at Cambridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Furnas County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.2740°N, 100.1660°W. 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 Nebraska DWEE
- 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.
- 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.