RIVER GAUGE · REPUBLICAN RIVER
Republican River at McCook
Red Willow County, Nebraska
Water level2.47 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Flooding could become severe in nearby locations. The depth of the water could reach a foot in Barnett Park and other low lying areas.
- 9 ft
Lowland areas will become flooded. Barnett Park will become inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | 10.51 ft | 4,180 cfs |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 9.76 ft | 3,250 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1960 | 9.14 ft | 5,890 cfs |
More on Republican River
UpstreamFrenchman Creek at Culbertson
DownstreamRepublican River at Cambridge
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