Republican River at McCook, NE
River level and flood forecast · Red Willow County
Normal2.6 ftas of Mon 1:30 PM
The river is 6.4 ft below flood stage (9 ft).
Flow: 3 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 13 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 11 ft |
| Flood stage | 9 ft |
| Action stage | 8 ft |
| Record crest (May 26, 2023) | 10.51 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 10 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 ftLowland areas will become flooded. Barnett Park will become inundated.
Highest crests on record
- 10.51 ft — May 26, 2023
- 9.76 ft — April 24, 2007
- 9.14 ft — March 21, 1960
- 8.72 ft — August 10, 2008
- 8.7 ft — May 30, 1957
Recent crests: 8.48 ft (September 17, 2025) · 5.68 ft (May 20, 2024) · 10.51 ft (May 26, 2023) · 4.55 ft (June 9, 2022) · 5.59 ft (May 27, 2021)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (MKRN1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.