River stage
Schuyler, Platte River
- River level
- 6.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.50 ft
- Recent high
- 8.00 ft
- Recent low
- 5.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHYN1
- 30-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Average
- 6.33 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.10 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Schuyler, NE read 6.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.30 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHYN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.10 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 2 | 9.58 ft | 2022-02-28 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Schuyler?
No. The Platte River at Schuyler is at 6.2 ft, 2.3 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Schuyler?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8.5 ft, minor flooding 10.5 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Schuyler?
The highest crest on record is 10.1 ft, on 2024-06-22.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Schuyler?
At 6.2 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHYN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06794700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.