Republican River at Benkelman, Nebr.
Is Republican River at Benkelman, Nebr. flooding right now?
Republican River at Benkelman, Nebr. measured 3.30 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.30 ft
Streamflow
44 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.1 ft on Fri, May 31, 1935.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.1 ft | 1935-05-31 |
| 9.35 ft | 2020-07-24 |
| 7.8 ft | 1950-08-09 |
| 7.58 ft | 1951-09-07 |
| 7.44 ft | 1948-06-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Republican River near Benkelman, Nebr. | 1.7 mi | Dundy County |
| Rock Creek at Parks, Nebr. | 9.8 mi | Dundy County |
| Buffalo Creek near Haigler, Nebr. | 17.1 mi | Dundy County |
| Republican River at Stratton, Nebr. | 18.1 mi | Hitchcock County |
| Arikaree River at Haigler, Nebr. | 24.0 mi | Dundy 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.