Total streamflow across the
Republican River
was last observed at
763
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,513
acre-ft of water today; about 25%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,082 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 Bl Milford Dam
reporting a streamflow rate of 208 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Republican R At Clay Center
with a gauge stage of 6.89 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.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 1,513 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
762.7 cfs
-154.0 cfs (-16.8%) |
Percent of Normal | 24.75% |
Maximum |
45,935.3 cfs
2019-07-11 |
Seasonal Avg | 3,082 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican River At Benkelman
USGS 06824500 |
12 cfs | 2.47 ft | -15.49 | |||||
Republican River At Stratton
USGS 06828500 |
0 cfs | 4.42 ft | -18.75 | |||||
Republican River At Mccook Nebr
USGS 06837000 |
10 cfs | 2.85 ft | -1.9 | |||||
Republican River At Cambridge
USGS 06843500 |
163 cfs | 2.74 ft | 0.62 | |||||
Republican River Near Orleans
USGS 06844500 |
13 cfs | 0.54 ft | -14.74 | |||||
Republican River At Guide Rock
USGS 06853020 |
4 cfs | 2.88 ft | -41.55 | |||||
Republican R Nr Hardy
USGS 06853500 |
58 cfs | 1.51 ft | -25.61 | |||||
Republican R At Scandia
USGS 06854500 |
85 cfs | 1.14 ft | -21.11 | |||||
Republican R At Concordia
USGS 06856000 |
184 cfs | 5.13 ft | -39.07 | |||||
Republican R At Clay Center
USGS 06856600 |
39 cfs | 6.89 ft | 5.91 | |||||
Republican R Bl Milford Dam
USGS 06857100 |
208 cfs | 4.8 ft | 4 |
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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.