RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Agency
Buchanan County, Missouri
Water level10.81 ft
Flow2,040 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35 ft
Most of Agency floods.
- 30 ft
Many farm levees along the river are overtopped and nearly all rural roads are under water.
- 25 ft
Flooding begins at the east border of Agency.
- 20 ft
Low-lying areas east of Agency begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1993 | 36.07 ft | 60,800 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1965 | 35.05 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| May 8, 2007 | 33.56 ft | 43,700 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 4.0
River nears zero flow.
More on Platte River
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