RIVER GAUGE · REPUBLICAN RIVER
Republican River near Orleans
Harlan County, Nebraska
Water level0.09 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft2,994 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft5,174 cfs
Major flood13 ft8,096 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Republican River
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DownstreamRepublican River at Harlan Reservoir
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