Arikaree River at Haigler water level
River gauge, Arikaree River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Arikaree River at Haigler shows 7.46 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 6.11 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.35 ft above typical. It is 4.54 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 8.26 ft, a difference of −0.80 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.78 ft and 7.78 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.11 ft1.35 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.78 ft – 7.74 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.26 ft−0.80 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.78 ft – 7.78 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.70 ft – 8.26 ft
- Highest on record
- 10.87 ftJuly 24, 2020
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 4.54 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- Water starts hitting the bottom of the bridge.
- 12.00 ft
- Agricultural land will become flooded as the river overflows the right bank.
- 7.46 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.87 ft | July 24, 2020 |
| 2 | 10.62 ft | July 9, 1986 |
| 3 | 10.58 ft | July 25, 1965 |
| 4 | 9.78 ft | July 8, 2023 |
| 5 | 9.49 ft | April 20, 1977 |
| 6 | 9.47 ft | July 31, 1985 |
| 7 | 9.39 ft | June 30, 1982 |
| 8 | 9.09 ft | August 8, 1999 |
| 9 | 8.75 ft | July 24, 1991 |
| 10 | 8.67 ft | September 16, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Republican River at Colorado-NebraskaRiver gauge, North Fork Republican River | 1.37 ft | High | ±0 | 4.6 mi |
| Buffalo Creek near HaiglerRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 0.84 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Rock Creek at ParksRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 1.37 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Sf Republican River near Co-Ks St LineRiver gauge, Sf Republican River | 2.74 ft | Very low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Republican River at BenkelmanRiver gauge, Republican River | 2.77 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 24 mi |
| South Fork Republican River near BenkelmanRiver gauge, South Fork Republican River | −0.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Enders ReservoirReservoir | 3,080.09 ft | Very low | 38 mi | |
| Republican River at StrattonRiver gauge, Republican River | 4.19 ft | Low | ±0 | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Arikaree River at Haigler higher than last year?
No, it is 0.80 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.26 ft.
What is flood stage for the Arikaree River at Haigler?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 4.54 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Arikaree River at Haigler in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.78 ft and 7.74 ft, based on 13 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 Arikaree River at Haigler today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 PM MDT, the water level was 7.46 ft. Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Arikaree River at Haigler rising or falling?
Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Arikaree River at Haigler normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 13 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:06821500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.01773, -101.99596(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 | 7.46 ft | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Arikaree River at Haigler (usgs:06821500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/arikaree-river-at-haigler
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