Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
The river will reach the bottom of the railroad bridge just north of the gage site.
15.5 ft
The river will reach the bottom of the Highway 89 bridge at the gage site.
13.5 ft
Flood water may begin to cover the railroad tracks just north of Highway 89.
12.5 ft
Flood water will spread across George Mitchell Park upstream of the gauge site on the south side of Oxford.
11 ft
Flooding of agricultural lowland becomes more widespread.
9 ft
Flooding occurs in low-lying areas near the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1947 | 14 ft | 145,000 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 13.92 ft | 9,980 cfs |
| May 25, 2008 | 13.14 ft | 9,680 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ORNN1
River
Republican River
County
Harlan, NE
Coordinates
40.1317°N, 99.5025°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River near Orleans?
The Republican River near Orleans gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06844500) 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 near Orleans?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River near Orleans is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Republican River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Republican River near Orleans 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 near Orleans gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harlan County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.1317°N, 99.5025°W. USGS site number: 06844500. 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.