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Dismal River near Thedford water level

River gauge, Dismal River, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.54ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
258 cfs
Water temperature
52 °F
0 5 10 Minor floodstage 10.00 ft Highest onrecord 2.70 ft

History

History
12ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2012ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
12ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 2012ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
12ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202612ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
12ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202612ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

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 52 °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

RankLevelDate
12.70 ftJuly 30, 2020
22.67 ftSeptember 30, 2021
32.57 ftJuly 8, 2022
42.47 ftJune 24, 2023
50.72 ftSeptember 12, 2019

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 69° 34° – Wind 9 mph
20 Tue 71° 42° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 73° 46° – Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 80° 56° – Wind 17 mph
23 Fri 80° 61° – Wind 30 mph
24 Sat 68° 48° 0.01 in, 28% Wind 25 mph
25 Sun 66° 46° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:01 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 68%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Middle Loup River at DunningRiver gauge, Middle Loup River 3.06 ft Very low +0.01 ft 22 mi
South Loup River at ArnoldRiver gauge, South Loup River 4.37 ft Normal −0.02 ft 30 mi
North Loup River at BrewsterRiver gauge, North Loup River 2.86 ft Low +0.01 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, 07:45 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.54 ft 2026-10-20 12:45 Provisional
Flow 258 cfs 2026-10-20 12:45 Provisional
Water temperature 52 °F 2026-10-20 12:45 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

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.