Major Flood
6 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
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
Major flooding continues to occur. Water reaches the low steel on the Coldwater Road/Road 151 bridge. Coldwater Road/Road 151 is impassable.
6 ft
Major flood stage. On the south side of Lisco...yards and homes along 4th street are affcted by flooding. Water reaches Coldwater Road/Road 151 and may begin to cover the road.
5.39 ft
Record flooding in 1996 caused by ice jam flooding.
5 ft
Moderate flood stage. At least two homes upstream of Coldwater Road/Road 151 are affected by flooding.
4 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding with substantial low lying areas flooded along the south side of the river. Flooding begins along the north side of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2011 | 5.28 ft | 9,126 cfs |
| Jun 2, 1971 | 5.05 ft | 13,200 cfs |
| May 28, 1973 | 4.68 ft | 9,690 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LSON1
River
North Platte River
County
Garden, NE
Coordinates
41.4900°N, 102.6247°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River at Lisco?
The North Platte River at Lisco 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 Lisco?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River at Lisco is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River at Lisco gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garden County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.4900°N, 102.6247°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 DNR
- 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.