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Arikaree River at Haigler water level

River gauge, Arikaree River, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

7.46ft Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
5.1 cfs
5 10 Minor floodstage 12.00 ft Highest onrecord 10.87 ft

History

History
581013ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 18Minor flood stage581013ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18Minor flood stage
581013ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 18Minor flood stage581013ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
581013ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage581013ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026468ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

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 %.

RankLevelDate
110.87 ftJuly 24, 2020
210.62 ftJuly 9, 1986
310.58 ftJuly 25, 1965
49.78 ftJuly 8, 2023
59.49 ftApril 20, 1977
69.47 ftJuly 31, 1985
79.39 ftJune 30, 1982
89.09 ftAugust 8, 1999
98.75 ftJuly 24, 1991
108.67 ftSeptember 16, 2025

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 46%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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