North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska water level

Name: North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork Republican River, Nebraska, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

1.40ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 37.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska is above normal at 1.40 ft.

That puts it 0.19 ft above the median of 1.21 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 3.60 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.52 ft (−0.12 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.88 ft and 1.41 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.21 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.98 ft – 1.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.52 ft−0.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.88 ft – 1.41 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.82 ft – 1.68 ft
Highest on record: 5.92 ftApril 28, 1947

Floating and fishing near North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 3.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OCCURS TO NEARBY PROPERTIES.
5.00 ft: FLOODPLAIN ADJACENT TO LEFT BANK BEGINS TO FLOOD.
1.40 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.92 ft	April 28, 1947
2	5.72 ft	September 3, 1940
3	5.43 ft	July 31, 1962
4	4.98 ft	May 30, 1982
5	4.74 ft	August 12, 1992
6	4.64 ft	August 27, 1968
7	4.62 ft	May 15, 1951
8	4.54 ft	May 30, 1938
9	4.31 ft	April 1, 1931
10	4.30 ft	May 2, 1958

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 36° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 76° 46° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 79° 50° 0.00 in Wind 17 mph

23 Fri 80° 67° – Wind 28 mph

24 Sat 67° 57° – Wind 22 mph

25 Sun 56° 41° 0.92 in, 41% Wind 20 mph

26 Mon 41° 38° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:05 AM Sunset 06:03 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Arikaree River at HaiglerRiver gauge, Arikaree River	7.39 ft	High	+0.38 ft	4.6 mi
Buffalo Creek near HaiglerRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek	0.83 ft	Low	±0	10 mi
Rock Creek at ParksRiver gauge, Rock Creek	1.44 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	17 mi
Republican River at BenkelmanRiver gauge, Republican River	2.87 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	27 mi
South Fork Republican River near BenkelmanRiver gauge, South Fork Republican River	−0.50 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Sf Republican River near Co-Ks St LineRiver gauge, Sf Republican River	2.74 ft	Very low	±0	28 mi
Enders ReservoirReservoir	3,080.06 ft	Very low		37 mi

Questions and answers

How does the North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska compare with last year?

It is 0.12 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.52 ft.

What is flood stage for the North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 3.60 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.98 ft and 1.52 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 North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT, the water level was 1.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of North Fork Republican River at Colorado-Nebraska normal?

High 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:06823000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.06940, -102.05159 (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	1.40 ft	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Flow	37.5 cfs	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional

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