S F Solomon River near Osborne
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 28.33 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftSandbagging of homes north of the river becomes necessary. The record flood occurred in July of 1993 when the river reached 28.33 feet. Water reached the bottom of the bridge on Highway 281, but the city of Osborne was not threatened by flooding. However, most rural county roads that crossed the river were flooded.
- 20.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs. Many county roads such as 90th...70th...and 55th Avenue will be under water where they cross the river. There will also be significant flooding in and around the Shady Bend Golf Course.
- 16.50 ftThe south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges.
- 14.00 ftThe north approach and bridge on 70th Avenue will begin to flood. In addition...Access to Shady Bend Golf Course via the club house will be cut off.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
81 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 21, 1993 | 28.33 ft |
| 2 | July 13, 1951 | 27.65 ft |
| 3 | June 17, 1957 | 22.88 ft |
| 4 | May 22, 1961 | 21.70 ft |
| 5 | August 25, 2019 | 21.37 ft |
| 6 | April 14, 1987 | 20.98 ft |
| 7 | May 29, 1995 | 20.68 ft |
| 8 | August 29, 1950 | 20.13 ft |
| 9 | July 2, 1982 | 20.02 ft |
| 10 | October 9, 1946 | 20.00 ft |
| 11 | June 2, 2011 | 19.73 ft |
| 12 | August 25, 2008 | 19.62 ft |
| 13 | October 12, 1973 | 19.27 ft |
| 14 | May 17, 2021 | 18.82 ft |
| 15 | June 21, 2010 | 18.76 ft |
| 16 | November 17, 1996 | 18.68 ft |
| 17 | June 17, 1954 | 18.38 ft |
| 18 | July 31, 2020 | 18.22 ft |
| 19 | May 17, 1958 | 18.08 ft |
| 20 | June 14, 1949 | 17.85 ft |
| 21 | October 24, 2008 | 17.79 ft |
| 22 | March 22, 1979 | 17.57 ft |
| 23 | July 29, 1967 | 17.56 ft |
| 24 | March 27, 1960 | 17.39 ft |
| 25 | April 1, 1973 | 17.23 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 21, 2025: 10.23 ft
- February 4, 2024: 3.99 ft
- August 13, 2023: 8.18 ft
- June 7, 2022: 13.68 ft
- May 17, 2021: 18.82 ft
- July 31, 2020: 18.22 ft
- August 25, 2019: 21.37 ft
- October 9, 2018: 12.84 ft
- May 20, 2017: 15.39 ft
- August 31, 2016: 16.72 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.