North Platte River at Kingsley Dam
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Keith County, Nebraska on the North Platte River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: KNGN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Action Stage
3270 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
3277.5 ft
Top of the flood pool with 2,179,800 acre-feet.
3270 ft
Top of the conservation pool with 1,948,000 acre-feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
KNGN1
River
North Platte River
County
Keith, NE
Coordinates
41.2117°N, 101.6717°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River at Kingsley Dam?
The North Platte River at Kingsley Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 North Platte River at Kingsley Dam?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River at Kingsley Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Keith County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2117°N, 101.6717°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Central Nebraska PPID
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.