REPUBLICAN RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 9, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Republican River was last observed at 174 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 345 acre-ft of water today; about 11% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,598 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-07-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 45,935 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Republican R At Concordia reporting a streamflow rate of 173 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Republican R At Clay Center with a gauge stage of 6.58 ft. This river is monitored from 11 different streamgauging stations along the Republican River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,981 ft, the Republican River At Benkelman.

The Republican River is a 453-mile-long river that flows through the central Great Plains of North America. The river is named after the Republican Indians who inhabited the area before the arrival of European settlers. The river's hydrology has been significantly altered by human activities over the years, including the construction of several dams and reservoirs. Some of the major reservoirs on the Republican River include Harlan County Lake, Lovewell Reservoir, and Milford Lake. These reservoirs provide important water resources for irrigation and recreation in the region. Additionally, the river has played an important role in the agricultural history of the Great Plains, providing water for crops and livestock. Despite facing numerous challenges, the Republican River remains an important natural resource for the communities that depend on it.

Last Updated 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 345 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 173.8 cfs
-192.1 cfs (-52.5%)
Percent of Normal 10.87%
Maximum 45,935.3 cfs
2019-07-11
Seasonal Avg 1,598 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Republican River At Benkelman
USGS 06824500
72 cfs 3.78 ft 2.72
Republican River At Stratton
USGS 06828500
52 cfs 5.87 ft -5.24
Republican River At Mccook Nebr
USGS 06837000
39 cfs 3.73 ft -2.76
Republican River At Cambridge
USGS 06843500
107 cfs 2.33 ft -2.73
Republican River Near Orleans
USGS 06844500
124 cfs 1.87 ft -2.36
Republican River At Guide Rock
USGS 06853020
84 cfs 4.32 ft -8.96
Republican R Nr Hardy
USGS 06853500
102 cfs 1.84 ft -17.07
Republican R At Scandia
USGS 06854500
29 cfs 0.54 ft 12.84
Republican R At Concordia
USGS 06856000
173 cfs 4.95 ft 24.46
Republican R At Clay Center
USGS 06856600
42 cfs 6.58 ft 9.14
Republican R Bl Milford Dam
USGS 06857100
52 cfs 3.83 ft 0
History of the River

The Republican River is a river in the central Great Plains of North America, rising in the High Plains of eastern Colorado and flowing east 453 miles (729 km) through the U.S. states of Nebraska and Kansas.

       

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