Cedar River near Fullerton
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 9:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 18.91 ft1966
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 18.00 ftThe north outskirts of Fullerton including Highway 14, the stock yards, and ball fields will see significant flooding. The main portion of Fullerton sits well above the flood plain and is not usually threatened.
- 17.00 ftSeveral feet of water will be flowing over Highway 14 just north of Fullerton on the south side of the river. In March of 2019 at a stage of 17.3 feet portions of Highway 14 north of Fullerton washed away. in addition, the stock yards and ball fields on the north side of Fullerton will be inundated by several feet of water while the bridge at the gage site also begins to be impacted.
- 15.00 ftHighway 14 just north of Fullerton on the south side of the Cedar River will begin to flood. In addition, the ball fields and stockyard including structures in the area will begin to flood.
- 9.00 ftWater overflows the west bank of the river which is agricultural land. Water threatens portions of upstream county roads between the gage site and Belgrade, including North Emerald Road and North 220th Avenue.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| 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
94 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 13, 1966 | 18.91 ft |
| 2 | March 13, 2019 | 17.34 ft |
| 3 | March 28, 1960 | 15.76 ft |
| 4 | July 19, 1950 | 13.65 ft |
| 5 | February 28, 1948 | 13.41 ft |
| 6 | June 25, 1969 | 13.39 ft |
| 7 | February 19, 1971 | 13.08 ft |
| 8 | May 26, 1964 | 12.76 ft |
| 9 | May 11, 1953 | 12.46 ft |
| 10 | March 26, 1962 | 12.09 ft |
| 11 | March 14, 1978 | 11.83 ft |
| 12 | July 23, 1993 | 11.43 ft |
| 13 | August 5, 1981 | 11.02 ft |
| 14 | March 25, 1952 | 10.99 ft |
| 15 | June 29, 1965 | 10.87 ft |
| 16 | June 15, 1967 | 10.87 ft |
| 17 | July 24, 1958 | 9.96 ft |
| 18 | July 21, 1958 | 9.91 ft |
| 19 | August 6, 1994 | 9.78 ft |
| 20 | February 7, 1963 | 9.48 ft |
| 21 | June 1, 1949 | 9.36 ft |
| 22 | June 15, 2010 | 9.35 ft |
| 23 | May 30, 2007 | 9.30 ft |
| 24 | May 3, 2007 | 9.30 ft |
| 25 | June 16, 1990 | 9.29 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 8, 2025: 5.70 ft
- May 24, 2024: 4.42 ft
- February 15, 2023: 6.04 ft
- July 4, 2022: 3.85 ft
- August 30, 2021: 3.92 ft
- May 26, 2020: 3.66 ft
- March 13, 2019: 17.34 ft
- June 7, 2018: 6.84 ft
- January 20, 2017: 5.92 ft
- December 18, 2016: 5.32 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.