Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding in southern portions of Lewellen. State Highway 26 may be impassable as river levels increase.
9.5 ft
Homes near and along the North Platte River may flood, including homes along County Road 46 and County Road 199A. Flooding occurs along south side of Highway 26 from 5 miles upstream of Lewellen to Lewellen.
9 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding may occur around Fairground Street, County Road 46, County Road 199 A and County Road 44 A east of Highway 26. Homes near and along the river may begin to flood.
8 ft
Minor flood stage. Overflow and high water table levels may cause seepage and flooding of basements and crawl spaces near and along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 | 8.92 ft | 10,486 cfs |
| Mar 2, 2019 | 8.74 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 8.66 ft | 10,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LEWN1
River
North Platte River
County
Garden, NE
Coordinates
41.3169°N, 102.1256°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River at Lewellen?
The North Platte River at Lewellen 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 Lewellen?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River at Lewellen is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Platte River at Lewellen to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the North Platte River at Lewellen gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garden County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.3169°N, 102.1256°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DWEE
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.