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SwedenCedar River near Fullerton water level
River gauge, Cedar River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 266 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cedar River near Fullerton, where the gauge shows 2.18 ft.
It is 6.82 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.02 ft – 2.95 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.02 ft – 2.95 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.74 ft – 5.07 ft
- Highest on record
- 18.91 ftAugust 13, 1966
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- The north outskirts of Fullerton including Highway 14, the stock yards, and ball fields will see significant flooding. The main portion of Fullerton sits well above the flood plain and is not usually threatened.
- 17.00 ft
- Several feet of water will be flowing over Highway 14 just north of Fullerton on the south side of the river. In March of 2019 at a stage of 17.3 feet portions of Highway 14 north of Fullerton washed away. in addition, the stock yards and ball fields on the north side of Fullerton will be inundated by several feet of water while the bridge at the gage site also begins to be impacted.
- 15.00 ft
- Highway 14 just north of Fullerton on the south side of the Cedar River will begin to flood. In addition, the ball fields and stockyard including structures in the area will begin to flood.
- 9.00 ft
- Water overflows the west bank of the river which is agricultural land. Water threatens portions of upstream county roads between the gage site and Belgrade, including North Emerald Road and North 220th Avenue.
- 2.18 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 | 18.91 ft | August 13, 1966 |
| 2 | 17.34 ft | March 13, 2019 |
| 3 | 15.76 ft | March 28, 1960 |
| 4 | 13.65 ft | July 19, 1950 |
| 5 | 13.41 ft | February 28, 1948 |
| 6 | 13.08 ft | February 19, 1971 |
| 7 | 12.76 ft | May 26, 1964 |
| 8 | 12.46 ft | May 11, 1953 |
| 9 | 12.09 ft | March 26, 1962 |
| 10 | 11.83 ft | March 14, 1978 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.74 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loup River Power Canal near GenoaCanal gauge, Loup River Power Canal | 6.94 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Beaver Creek at GenoaRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 3.18 ft | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Loup River near GenoaRiver gauge, Loup River | 4.36 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 15 mi |
| Silver Creek, at Mile 4 near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Silver Creek, | 4.59 ft | High | +0.10 ft | 16 mi |
| Prairie Creek near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Prairie Creek | 2.11 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Warm Slough near Central CityRiver gauge, Warm Slough | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| North Loup River near Saint PaulRiver gauge, North Loup River | 2.81 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 25 mi |
| Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River | 3.55 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cedar River near Fullerton?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.82 ft below it.
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 Cedar River near Fullerton today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cedar River near Fullerton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cedar River near Fullerton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cedar River near Fullerton?
The highest level on record is 18.91 ft on August 13, 1966.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06792000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.39444, -98.00389(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.18 ft | 2026-10-17 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 266 cfs | 2026-10-17 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar River near Fullerton (usgs:06792000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/cedar-river-near-fullerton
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