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Weather Forecast Office Hastings, NE

Missouri Basin River Forecast Center

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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: Gauge reading may be affected by ice.

NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Cedar River (NE) near Fullerton are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	18
Moderate Flood Stage:	17
Flood Stage:	9
Action Stage:	8
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 18.91 ft on 08/13/1966
(2) 17.79 ft on 03/14/2019 (P)
(3) 15.76 ft on 03/28/1960
(4) 13.65 ft on 07/19/1950
(5) 13.41 ft on 02/28/1948
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 17.79 ft on 03/14/2019 (P)
(2) 6.84 ft on 06/07/2018
(3) 5.92 ft on 01/20/2017
(4) 5.32 ft on 12/18/2016
(5) 6.25 ft on 02/20/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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18	The Union Pacific railroad tracks which are upstream to Belgrade will flood. The north outskirts of Fullerton including Highway 14, the stock yards, and ball fields will see significant flooding. The main portion of Fullerton sits well above the flood plain and is not usually threatened.
17	Several feet of water will be flowing over Highway 14 just north of Fullerton on the south side of the river. In March of 2019 at a stage of 17.8 feet portions of Highway 14 north of Fullerton washed away. in addition, the stock yards and ball fields on the north side of Fullerton will be inundated by several feet of water while the bridge at the gauge site also begins to be impacted.
15	Highway 14 just north of Fullerton on the south side of the Cedar River will begin to flood. In addition, the ball fields and stockyard including structures in the area will begin to flood.
9	Water overflows the west bank of the river which is agricultural land. Water threatens two county roads, the Belgrade road and the Bottom road.
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About This Location

Latitude: 41.395833° N, Longitude: 98.004167° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	9 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	1637.028 ft	1646.028 ft	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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6365 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2127
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