Cedar River near Spalding, NE
Is Cedar River near Spalding, NE flooding right now?
Cedar River near Spalding, NE measured 2.68 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.68 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.42 ft on Fri, Mar 15, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.42 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 7.5 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 6.35 ft | 1995-05-30 |
| 6.05 ft | 1999-05-07 |
| 5.86 ft | 2014-12-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mira Creek near North Loup, NE | 23.1 mi | Valley County |
| North Loup River at Ord, NE | 25.4 mi | Valley County |
| North Loup River near Saint Paul, Nebr. | 30.9 mi | Howard County |
| Cedar River near Fullerton, Nebr. | 31.6 mi | Nance County |
| Middle Loup River at Saint Paul, Nebr. | 35.0 mi | Howard County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.