Dismal River near Thedford water level
River gauge, Dismal River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 258 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Dismal River near Thedford reads 1.54 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.38 ft above the median of 1.17 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 8.46 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.68 ft (−0.14 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.51 ft and 1.80 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.17 ft0.38 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.49 ft – 2.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.68 ft−0.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.51 ft – 1.80 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.53 ft – 1.80 ft
- Highest on record
- 2.70 ftJuly 30, 2020
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 8.46 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- Minor flood stage. Water will flow out of the banks. Low lying pasture and farmland along the river may be impacted by flood waters.
- 1.54 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.70 ft | July 30, 2020 |
| 2 | 2.67 ft | September 30, 2021 |
| 3 | 2.57 ft | July 8, 2022 |
| 4 | 2.47 ft | June 24, 2023 |
| 5 | 0.72 ft | September 12, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Loup River at DunningRiver gauge, Middle Loup River | 3.06 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| South Loup River at ArnoldRiver gauge, South Loup River | 4.40 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 30 mi |
| North Loup River at BrewsterRiver gauge, North Loup River | 2.89 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Dismal River near Thedford compare with last year?
It is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.68 ft.
What is flood stage for the Dismal River near Thedford?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.46 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Dismal River near Thedford in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.17 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.49 ft and 2.27 ft, based on 18 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Dismal River near Thedford today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT, the water level was 1.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Dismal River near Thedford rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Dismal River near Thedford normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06775900(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.77859, -100.52515(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.54 ft | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 258 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Dismal River near Thedford (usgs:06775900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/dismal-river-near-thedford
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer