RIVER GAUGE · REPUBLICAN RIVER
Republican River at Harlan Reservoir
Harlan County, Nebraska
Water level1932.18 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1955 ft
Minor flood1973.5 ft
Major flood1977 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1982 ft
This elevation represents the height, or crest, of the dam.
- 1973.5 ft
This elevation represents the top of the flood control pool.
- 1958 ft
At this level Highway 183 could be damaged by wave action on the reservoir. The reservoir elevation record of 1958.2 was set on July 23, 2019.
- 1955 ft
The lake level begins to threaten businesses in the Gremlin Cove area.
- 1945.73 ft
This elevation represents the top of the irrigation pool.
- 1943.5 ft
This elevation represents when water begins to flow over the spillway.
- 1932.5 ft
This elevation represents the bottom of the irrigation pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | 1958.18 ft | — |
More on Republican River
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