Rivers in Nebraska
Arikaree River at Haigler
Below flood stage
7.66ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.20 ft1935
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 16.00 ftWater starts hitting the bottom of the bridge.
- 12.00 ftAgricultural land will become flooded as the river overflows the right bank.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
93 crests on NOAA’s list since 1932.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31, 1935 | 11.20 ft |
| 2 | July 9, 1933 | 11.00 ft |
| 3 | July 24, 2020 | 10.87 ft |
| 4 | July 9, 1986 | 10.62 ft |
| 5 | July 25, 1965 | 10.58 ft |
| 6 | August 16, 1958 | 10.48 ft |
| 7 | July 31, 1962 | 10.06 ft |
| 8 | July 8, 2023 | 9.78 ft |
| 9 | April 20, 1977 | 9.49 ft |
| 10 | July 31, 1985 | 9.47 ft |
| 11 | June 30, 1982 | 9.39 ft |
| 12 | August 17, 1956 | 9.17 ft |
| 13 | August 8, 1999 | 9.09 ft |
| 14 | June 15, 1955 | 9.08 ft |
| 15 | July 24, 1991 | 8.75 ft |
| 16 | September 16, 2025 | 8.67 ft |
| 17 | August 12, 1992 | 8.49 ft |
| 18 | June 16, 1948 | 8.47 ft |
| 19 | July 15, 1995 | 8.47 ft |
| 20 | June 5, 1983 | 8.30 ft |
| 21 | September 3, 1940 | 8.25 ft |
| 22 | June 14, 1964 | 8.25 ft |
| 23 | June 20, 1980 | 8.20 ft |
| 24 | July 20, 1973 | 8.17 ft |
| 25 | March 24, 1960 | 8.09 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 16, 2025: 8.67 ft
- April 25, 2024: 8.01 ft
- July 8, 2023: 9.78 ft
- April 23, 2022: 7.22 ft
- July 24, 2020: 10.87 ft
- July 6, 2019: 7.81 ft
- May 29, 2018: 6.16 ft
- July 19, 2017: 5.51 ft
- April 16, 2016: 5.73 ft
- June 7, 2015: 6.99 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. The current flows in cubic feet per second, are approximate and may be affected by debris, aquatic growth, and seasonal ice in the river.
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.