White River (WY) at Crawford
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dawes County, Nebraska on the White River (WY). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WRCN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
10 ft
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Major flooding in City Park with water flowing over the City Park road. Access to City Park will become severely limited. Flood waters may begin flow near downtown Crawford. Major widespread agricultural flooding downstream near the town of Whitney.
8.5 ft
Flooding in City Park becomes more widespread with water reaching the base of the City Park bridge. More widespread agricultural flooding downstream near the town of Whitney.
7 ft
Flooding of low lying areas in City Park intensifies along both banks. Flooding (mainly agricultural) should be monitored downstream near the town of Whitney.
6.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas in City Park along left bank.
5 ft
Bankfull stage. Slight overflow my occur along 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 1991 | 16.32 ft | 13,300 cfs |
| May 9, 1991 | 16.32 ft | 13,300 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1944 | 14.4 ft | 1,700 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1944 | 14.4 ft | 1,700 cfs |
| May 9, 1942 | 11.6 ft | 1,230 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WRCN1
River
White River (WY)
County
Dawes, NE
Coordinates
42.6867°N, 103.4178°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (WY) at Crawford?
The White River (WY) at Crawford gauge is maintained by USGS 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 White River (WY) at Crawford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (WY) at Crawford is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River (WY) rises?
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Where is the White River (WY) at Crawford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawes County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.6867°N, 103.4178°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.