River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SPDN1
In brief
The Cedar River at Spalding, NE read 2.79 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.21 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SPDN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.42 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 2 | 7.50 ft | 1947-06-23 |
| 3 | 6.35 ft | 1995-05-30 |
| 4 | 6.05 ft | 1999-05-07 |
| 5 | 5.86 ft | 2014-12-23 |
| 6 | 5.74 ft | 2025-12-29 |
| 7 | 4.92 ft | 1996-06-01 |
| 8 | 4.88 ft | 2017-10-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding occurs in low lying areas and in farm land.
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge and covers the west approach of the gravel road leading to the gage. In addition, the base of the gage house floods.
Water covers the county road and a home near the gage site may begin to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Cedar River at Spalding is at 2.79 ft, 4.21 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
The highest crest on record is 8.42 ft, on 2019-03-15.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SPDN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06791500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.