Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr.
Is Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr. is at 11.13 ft, 8.4 ft below its 19.5 ft flood stage, as of 87 min ago.
Gauge height
11.13 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19.5 ft, with major flooding at 21.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.13 ft on Sun, Mar 17, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19.5 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20.5 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 21.5 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.13 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 17.1 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 16.77 ft | 2020-05-27 |
| 15.85 ft | 2007-03-03 |
| 15.6 ft | 2025-06-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River near Grand Island, Nebr. | 5.0 mi | Merrick County |
| WOOD RIVER NEAR ALDA, NEBR. | 5.2 mi | Hall County |
| SILVER CREEK AT OVINA, NE | 7.1 mi | Hall County |
| PRAIRIE CREEK NEAR OVINA, NE | 7.8 mi | Hall County |
| TURKEY CREEK NEAR DANNEBROG, NE | 21.6 mi | Howard County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.