Wood River near Alda, Nebr.
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12.2 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.96 ft on Fri, Jun 16, 1967.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | — |
| Major flood | 12.2 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.96 ft | 1967-06-16 |
| 13.85 ft | 2005-05-12 |
| 13.61 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 13.55 ft | 1993-03-12 |
| 13.39 ft | 1969-03-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr. | 5.3 mi | Hall County |
| Silver Creek at Ovina, NE | 7.5 mi | Hall County |
| Prairie Creek near Ovina, NE | 9.6 mi | Hall County |
| Platte River near Grand Island, Nebr. | 10.1 mi | Merrick County |
| Wood River near Gibbon, NE | 17.8 mi | Buffalo County |
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