RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Platte City
Platte County, Missouri
Water level4.14 ft
Flow2,220 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
The Schimmel City Access Area north of Farley, Missouri is under water.
- 29 ft
State Highway 92 at Tracy is overtopped.
- 25 ft
Water overtops 1st Street in Tracy, Missouri.
- 22 ft
Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded.
- 20 ft
Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1965 | 37.79 ft | — |
| May 19, 1974 | 34 ft | — |
| May 9, 2007 | 32.5 ft | 43,412 cfs |
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