South Fork Republican River near Benkelman, Nebr.
Is South Fork Republican River near Benkelman, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — South Fork Republican River near Benkelman, Nebr. is at -0.58 ft, 9.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 57 min ago.
Gauge height
-0.58 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.1 ft on Fri, May 31, 1935.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.1 ft | 1935-05-31 |
| 9.64 ft | 2020-07-24 |
| 8.7 ft | 1958-08-16 |
| 8.6 ft | 1941-07-12 |
| 7.23 ft | 1979-07-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River at Benkelman, Nebr. | 1.7 mi | Dundy County |
| Rock Creek at Parks, Nebr. | 10.1 mi | Dundy County |
| Buffalo Creek near Haigler, Nebr. | 17.2 mi | Dundy County |
| Republican River at Stratton, Nebr. | 18.8 mi | Hitchcock County |
| Arikaree River at Haigler, Nebr. | 24.0 mi | Dundy County |
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