Major Flood
13.5 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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
At 13.7 feet water is at the bridge floor. The record flood of 19 feet occurred in June 1935. Flood waters reached all of Riverton south of the railroad tracks. Water backed up the Thompson Creek and flooded some homes.
10.5 ft
An agricultural dike on the upstream side of the county road floods.
9 ft
Lowland flooding occurs. At a river stage of 9.5 feet, water flows over a county road located 300 feet from the right bank.
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 10, 2019 | 10.86 ft | 5,000 cfs |
| May 4, 2007 | 9.62 ft | 3,580 cfs |
| May 26, 2019 | 9.43 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RVRN1
River
Republican River
County
Franklin, NE
Coordinates
40.0889°N, 98.7650°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River at Riverton?
The Republican River at Riverton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06851090) 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 Riverton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River at Riverton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 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 Riverton 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 Riverton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.0889°N, 98.7650°W. USGS site number: 06851090. 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 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.