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SwedenSouth Fork Republican River near Benkelman water level
River gauge, South Fork Republican River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The South Fork Republican River near Benkelman is at −0.50 ft, in the normal range.
It is 9.50 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.56 ft and −0.42 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
- −0.56 ft – −0.42 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.61 ft – −0.42 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.64 ftJuly 24, 2020
Floating and fishing near South Fork Republican River near Benkelman
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 9.50 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
- Water spreads into lowland areas at a very shallow depth.
- −0.50 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 | 9.64 ft | July 24, 2020 |
| 2 | 4.33 ft | May 23, 2009 |
| 3 | 4.32 ft | June 13, 1999 |
| 4 | 4.18 ft | May 27, 2015 |
| 5 | 3.93 ft | July 14, 1989 |
| 6 | 3.86 ft | August 7, 2010 |
| 7 | 3.50 ft | May 26, 1932 |
| 8 | 3.20 ft | May 3, 1988 |
| 9 | 3.16 ft | August 11, 2008 |
| 10 | 3.08 ft | May 30, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican River at BenkelmanRiver gauge, Republican River | 2.86 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Rock Creek at ParksRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 1.36 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Buffalo Creek near HaiglerRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 0.83 ft | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Republican River at StrattonRiver gauge, Republican River | 4.18 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Arikaree River at HaiglerRiver gauge, Arikaree River | 7.05 ft | High | −0.45 ft | 24 mi |
| North Fork Republican River at Colorado-NebraskaRiver gauge, North Fork Republican River | 1.38 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Swanson Lake and TrentonReservoir | 2,734.05 ft | Normal | 28 mi | |
| Enders ReservoirReservoir | 3,080.08 ft | Very low | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the South Fork Republican River near Benkelman?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 9.50 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 South Fork Republican River near Benkelman today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM MDT, the water level was −0.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Republican River near Benkelman rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Fork Republican River near Benkelman normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fork Republican River near Benkelman?
The highest level on record is 9.64 ft on July 24, 2020.
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:06827500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.00987, -101.54238(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 | −0.50 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Republican River near Benkelman (usgs:06827500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/south-fork-republican-river-near-benkelman
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer