River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PLCM7
In brief
The Platte River at Platte City, MO read 1.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.53 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PLCM7
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.79 ft | 1965-07-22 |
| 2 | 34.00 ft | 1974-05-20 |
| 3 | 32.50 ft | 2007-05-10 |
| 4 | 32.06 ft | 1964-06-23 |
| 5 | 32.00 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 6 | 31.50 ft | 1984-06-12 |
| 7 | 31.18 ft | 2019-06-02 |
| 8 | 31.00 ft | 1982-05-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood.
Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded.
Water overtops 1st Street in Tracy, Missouri.
State Highway 92 at Tracy is overtopped.
The Schimmel City Access Area north of Farley, Missouri is under water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Platte River at Platte City is at 1.47 ft, 15.53 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
The highest crest on record is 37.79 ft, on 1965-07-22.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PLCM7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.