River stage
Platte River (WI)
- River level
- 4.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Platte River (WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Platte River level at Rockville
The Platte River is measured in one place, at Rockville, WI. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 4.46 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Platte River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Rockville, WI.
Other rivers nearby
- Platte River (MO) different river, same name
- Platte River (NE) different river, same name
- Sugar River (WI) 1 gauge
- Rock River (IL, WI) 18 gauges
- Beaver Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Yellow River (IA, WI) 4 gauges
- Black River (WI) 5 gauges
- Fox River (IL, WI) 25 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding right now?
No. The Platte River is below flood stage at Rockville, WI, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Platte River?
The Platte River is at 4.46 ft at Rockville, WI, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Platte River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Platte River, at Rockville, WI.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Platte River it is set for the gauge at Rockville, WI, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.