River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DARN1
In brief
The Platte River at Darr, NE read 6.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.06 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DARN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.92 ft | 2023-06-30 |
| 2 | 10.71 ft | 2019-07-09 |
| 3 | 9.75 ft | 2017-06-03 |
| 4 | 9.14 ft | 2020-01-13 |
| 5 | 8.90 ft | 2025-06-04 |
| 6 | 8.74 ft | 2018-05-21 |
| 7 | 8.30 ft | 2021-03-16 |
| 8 | 7.91 ft | 2024-03-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water will begin to enter the Blue Heron campground upstream and south of Gothenburg.
There will be widespread flooding of low land areas along the river including the Blue Heron Campground.
There will be significant flooding of rural areas near the river.
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Road 755.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Platte River at Darr is at 6.44 ft, 4.06 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10.5 ft, minor flooding 11.5 ft, moderate flooding 12.5 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
The highest crest on record is 10.92 ft, on 2023-06-30.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DARN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.