Republican River at Stratton water level
River gauge, Republican River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Republican River at Stratton is running below normal at 4.18 ft.
The median for mid-October is 5.27 ft, based on 14 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.09 ft below typical. It is 6.82 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.48 ft, a difference of −2.30 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.13 ft and 4.23 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.27 ft1.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.91 ft – 6.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.48 ft−2.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.13 ft – 4.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.11 ft – 8.04 ft
- Highest on record
- 13.21 ftMay 26, 2023
Floating and fishing near Republican River at Stratton
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 6.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 17.30 ft
- Water starts hitting the bottom of the bridge at this stage.
- 11.00 ft
- Lowland areas will become flooded.
- 4.18 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 | 13.21 ft | May 26, 2023 |
| 2 | 10.92 ft | May 28, 2015 |
| 3 | 10.78 ft | July 25, 2020 |
| 4 | 9.78 ft | July 4, 1979 |
| 5 | 9.64 ft | May 21, 1969 |
| 6 | 9.36 ft | August 27, 2002 |
| 7 | 9.34 ft | July 31, 1962 |
| 8 | 9.14 ft | June 9, 1987 |
| 9 | 9.06 ft | June 28, 1989 |
| 10 | 8.90 ft | June 19, 1970 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.56 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Republican River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican River at BenkelmanRiver gauge, Republican River | 2.75 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 18 mi |
| Republican River at McCookRiver gauge, Republican River | 2.69 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Republican River near OrleansRiver gauge, Republican River | 0.81 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 91 mi |
| Republican River at Guide RockRiver gauge, Republican River | 4.95 ft | Very high | −0.16 ft | 153 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Lake and TrentonReservoir | 2,734.11 ft | Normal | 9 mi | |
| Frenchman Creek at PalisadeRiver gauge, Frenchman Creek | 2.36 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| South Fork Republican River near BenkelmanRiver gauge, South Fork Republican River | −0.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Frenchman Creek at CulbertsonRiver gauge, Frenchman Creek | 2.72 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Enders ReservoirReservoir | 3,080.08 ft | Very low | 25 mi | |
| Rock Creek at ParksRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 1.34 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 27 mi |
| Driftwood Creek near McCookRiver gauge, Driftwood Creek | 2.51 ft | Normal | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Hugh Butler Lake and Red WillowReservoir | 2,564.66 ft | Normal | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Republican River at Stratton higher than last year?
No, it is 2.30 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.48 ft.
What is flood stage for the Republican River at Stratton?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.82 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Republican River at Stratton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.91 ft and 6.40 ft, based on 14 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 Republican River at Stratton today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 07:45 AM MDT, the water level was 4.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Republican River at Stratton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Republican River at Stratton normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 14 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:06828500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.14089, -101.23026(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 | 4.18 ft | 2026-10-17 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.1 cfs | 2026-10-17 13:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Republican River at Stratton (usgs:06828500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/republican-river-at-stratton
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