Major Flood
16.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.4 ft
A record crest of 17.4 feet occurred on March 14th 2019 and flooded much of Gibbon both north and south of Highway 30. Highway 30 will be under water and damage to the Gibbon area will be extensive. In addition, many rural homes and roads will be flooded.
16.9 ft
Many homes and businesses in Gibbon will be flooded as was the case in March of 2019.
16.5 ft
The north side of Gibbon north of Highway 30 will begin to flood with water cutting off access to some homes and the flood water will begin to reach Highway 30 resulting in a likely closure of Highway 30 near Gibbon.
16 ft
Lowland flooding becomes more widespread as water nears the bottom of the bridge.
15 ft
Lowland flooding occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 17.4 ft | — |
| Jun 14, 1967 | 16.79 ft | 4,050 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 16.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GBBN1
River
Wood River
County
Buffalo, NE
Coordinates
40.7714°N, 98.7975°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wood River near Gibbon?
The Wood River near Gibbon 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 Wood River near Gibbon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wood River near Gibbon is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wood River rises?
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Where is the Wood River near Gibbon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.7714°N, 98.7975°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.