Republican River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Republican River Levels

May 17 2024

2,386 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-210.2 cfs (-14.87%) since yesterday
45.6% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Republican River was last observed at 1,203 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,386 acre-ft of water today; about 46% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,638 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 265 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Republican R At Clay Center with a gauge stage of 7.74 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.

Last Updated 2024-05-16
Streamflow 1,203.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 45.6%
Maximum 45,935.3 cfs
2019-07-11

About the republican river


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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Republican River At Benkelman
USGS 06824500
26 cfs 2.91 ft -2.94
Republican River At Stratton
USGS 06828500
24 cfs 5.48 ft -2.02
Republican River At Mccook Nebr
USGS 06837000
50 cfs 3.7 ft 1.41
Republican River At Cambridge
USGS 06843500
75 cfs 2.05 ft -1.45
Republican River Near Orleans
USGS 06844500
91 cfs 1.29 ft -5.62
Republican River At Guide Rock
USGS 06853020
22 cfs 3.35 ft -86.36
Republican R Nr Hardy
USGS 06853500
184 cfs 2.34 ft -5.64
Republican R At Scandia
USGS 06854500
221 cfs 1.55 ft -6.36
Republican R At Concordia
USGS 06856000
265 cfs 5.34 ft 15.22
Republican R At Clay Center
USGS 06856600
205 cfs 7.74 ft -20.85
Republican R Bl Milford Dam
USGS 06857100
86 cfs 4.13 ft 4.11

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Republican River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Republican River Year Over Year Discharge


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