Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Floodwaters reach the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
15 ft
Highway 78 south of the bridge will be impacted along with numerous county roads including River Road as well as Road B and E. In addition, a home will be threatened downstream 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 crest at Guide Rock reached 15.1 feet.
12.5 ft
Minor agricultural lowland flooding occurs and roads B and E will begin to be impacted.
10.5 ft
Water begins spilling out of the river banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1993 | 15.47 ft | 9,860 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 15.08 ft | 7,050 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 14.85 ft | 6,780 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GUIN1
River
Republican River
County
Webster, NE
Coordinates
40.0644°N, 98.3303°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River at Guide Rock?
The Republican River at Guide Rock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06853020) 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 Guide Rock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River at Guide Rock is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Republican River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Republican River at Guide Rock to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Republican River at Guide Rock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Webster County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0644°N, 98.3303°W. USGS site number: 06853020. 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.