Rivers in Nebraska
Republican River at McCook
Below flood stage
2.39ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.51 ft2023
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftFlooding could become severe in nearby locations. The depth of the water could reach a foot in Barnett Park and other low lying areas.
- 9.00 ftLowland areas will become flooded. Barnett Park will become inundated.
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
73 crests on NOAA’s list since 1931.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26, 2023 | 10.51 ft |
| 2 | April 24, 2007 | 9.76 ft |
| 3 | March 21, 1960 | 9.14 ft |
| 4 | August 10, 2008 | 8.72 ft |
| 5 | May 30, 1957 | 8.70 ft |
| 6 | July 29, 2018 | 8.56 ft |
| 7 | September 17, 2025 | 8.48 ft |
| 8 | July 1, 1962 | 8.30 ft |
| 9 | May 21, 1969 | 8.27 ft |
| 10 | September 4, 2016 | 8.13 ft |
| 11 | June 18, 1956 | 8.04 ft |
| 12 | July 19, 1981 | 7.72 ft |
| 13 | July 5, 1965 | 7.70 ft |
| 14 | June 19, 1932 | 7.50 ft |
| 15 | June 9, 1974 | 7.34 ft |
| 16 | August 28, 1968 | 7.31 ft |
| 17 | August 25, 1977 | 7.17 ft |
| 18 | July 21, 1958 | 7.10 ft |
| 19 | August 18, 2005 | 7.05 ft |
| 20 | June 18, 1955 | 7.00 ft |
| 21 | August 5, 2015 | 6.97 ft |
| 22 | June 18, 1972 | 6.80 ft |
| 23 | July 9, 1967 | 6.69 ft |
| 24 | March 23, 1963 | 6.68 ft |
| 25 | August 11, 1980 | 6.62 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 17, 2025: 8.48 ft
- May 20, 2024: 5.68 ft
- May 26, 2023: 10.51 ft
- June 9, 2022: 4.55 ft
- May 27, 2021: 5.59 ft
- March 9, 2020: 4.69 ft
- August 12, 2019: 5.38 ft
- July 29, 2018: 8.56 ft
- August 17, 2017: 5.07 ft
- September 4, 2016: 8.13 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.