River stage

Platte River (NE)

River level: Normal
Status: Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting: 20 of 20
Above flood stage: 0
Above action stage: 0
Overall: Below flood stage
Publisher: NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 20 of 20 gauges on the Platte River (NE) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Platte River levels, gauge by gauge

The Platte River is measured at 20 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

Location	State	Level	Flood stage	Status
NWS gauge LPRN1	NE	10.04 ft	18.50 ft	below flood stage
Ashland	NE	14.60 ft	20.00 ft	normal, falling
Brady	NE	2.12 ft	7.50 ft	normal, steady
Brady Channel 4	NE	0.68 ft	—	no flood stage set
Cozad (North Channel)	NE	1.61 ft	7.50 ft	normal, steady
Cozad (South Channel)	NE	4.47 ft	9.50 ft	normal, steady
Darr	NE	6.44 ft	11.50 ft	normal, steady
Duncan	NE	3.37 ft	8.00 ft	normal, falling
Fremont	NE	7.20 ft	11.00 ft	normal, steady
Grand Island	NE	3.37 ft	6.50 ft	normal, falling
Kearney	NE	2.25 ft	7.00 ft	normal, falling
Leshara	NE	4.01 ft	8.00 ft	normal, falling
Louisville	NE	3.48 ft	9.00 ft	normal, falling
Maxwell	NE	3.98 ft	9.00 ft	normal, steady
North Bend	NE	3.56 ft	8.00 ft	normal, falling
Odessa	NE	2.67 ft	7.00 ft	normal, steady
Overton	NE	2.60 ft	7.50 ft	normal, steady
Schuyler	NE	6.20 ft	10.50 ft	normal, falling
Shelton	NE	2.48 ft	8.00 ft	normal, steady
Venice	NE	11.32 ft	15.50 ft	normal, falling

Recent levels on the Platte River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Ashland, NE, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Ashland →

Other rivers nearby

Platte River (MO) different river, same name
Platte River (WI) different river, same name
Cedar River (NE) 2 gauges
Beaver Creek (NE) 2 gauges
Clear Creek (NE) 1 gauge
Buffalo Creek (Overton, NE) 1 gauge
Spring Creek (NE) 1 gauge
Elkhorn River 10 gauges

Frequently asked questions

Is the Platte River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 20 reporting gauges on the Platte River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Platte River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Ashland is at 14.60 ft; Brady is at 2.12 ft; Cozad (North Channel) is at 1.61 ft; Cozad (South Channel) is at 4.47 ft.

Where is the Platte River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 20 gauges on the Platte River in Nebraska.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.