Republican River at Scandia
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 8:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.80 ft1935
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftMajor flooding continues with the river about a mile wide near Scandia. Many homes in west and south Scandia remain flooded, also many roads are impassible.
- 14.00 ftHouses in Scandia near the river begin to experience first floor flooding.
- 11.00 ftLow lying rural roads flood.
- 10.00 ftLowlands along the river flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| 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
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1915.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 2, 1935 | 17.80 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 2003 | 15.40 ft |
| 3 | June 24, 1947 | 15.00 ft |
| 4 | June 20, 1915 | 14.22 ft |
| 5 | May 7, 2015 | 14.11 ft |
| 6 | July 21, 1993 | 13.85 ft |
| 7 | July 22, 1993 | 13.10 ft |
| 8 | October 11, 1973 | 12.97 ft |
| 9 | July 10, 2019 | 12.08 ft |
| 10 | January 7, 1988 | 12.00 ft |
| 11 | October 11, 1986 | 11.95 ft |
| 12 | August 19, 1968 | 11.43 ft |
| 13 | June 20, 2018 | 11.42 ft |
| 14 | April 14, 1987 | 11.30 ft |
| 15 | March 23, 1987 | 10.70 ft |
| 16 | October 2, 1983 | 10.10 ft |
| 17 | April 27, 2016 | 9.80 ft |
| 18 | September 4, 1973 | 9.48 ft |
| 19 | May 20, 2017 | 9.36 ft |
| 20 | October 2, 2019 | 9.02 ft |
| 21 | May 30, 1995 | 8.90 ft |
| 22 | May 23, 1982 | 8.35 ft |
| 23 | June 8, 1961 | 7.49 ft |
| 24 | June 22, 1975 | 7.35 ft |
| 25 | September 22, 1963 | 7.10 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 26, 2023: 5.99 ft
- July 8, 2022: 6.26 ft
- March 23, 2021: 6.27 ft
- October 2, 2019: 9.02 ft
- July 10, 2019: 12.08 ft
- June 20, 2018: 11.42 ft
- May 20, 2017: 9.36 ft
- April 27, 2016: 9.80 ft
- May 7, 2015: 14.11 ft
- August 29, 2014: 4.46 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 24 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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.