Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River near Agency?
The Platte River near Agency gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06820500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Platte River near Agency?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River near Agency is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
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Where is the Platte River near Agency gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buchanan County, Missouri at coordinates 39.6880°N, 94.7026°W. USGS site number: 06820500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.