River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WRCN1
In brief
The White River at Crawford, NE read 2.11 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.89 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WRCN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.32 ft | 1991-05-10 |
| 2 | 14.40 ft | 1944-08-20 |
| 3 | 11.60 ft | 1942-05-10 |
| 4 | 11.20 ft | 1940-08-02 |
| 5 | 10.82 ft | 1936-09-04 |
| 6 | 10.30 ft | 1933-08-28 |
| 7 | 10.13 ft | 1938-04-24 |
| 8 | 9.90 ft | 1920-05-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Bankfull stage. Slight overflow my occur along right bank.
Flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas in City Park along left bank.
Flooding of low lying areas in City Park intensifies along both banks. Flooding (mainly agricultural) should be monitored downstream near the town of Whitney.
Flooding in City Park becomes more widespread with water reaching the base of the City Park bridge. More widespread agricultural flooding downstream near the town of Whitney.
Major flooding in City Park with water flowing over the City Park road. Access to City Park will become severely limited. Flood waters may begin flow near downtown Crawford. Major widespread agricultural flooding downstream near the town of Whitney.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The White River at Crawford is at 2.11 ft, 2.89 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 6.5 ft, moderate flooding 8.5 ft and major flooding 10 ft.
The highest crest on record is 16.32 ft, on 1991-05-10.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WRCN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.