Major Flood
13.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Monument Pathway is totally inundated with flood waters and is not accessible. Major flooding of homes and agricultural land along the North Platte River. Low lying ares of Riverside Park are totally inundated with water.
12.5 ft
Low lying areas along the Monument Pathway are totally inundated with water. Minor flooding of homes near and along the North Platte River. Flooding of agricultural land along the river intensifies and becomes more widespread. Flood waters begin to encroach low lying areas of Riverside Park.
11.5 ft
Flood stage. Standing water over low lying areas along Monument Pathway along left bank of river. Homes near the river will have basement flooding. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the river.
10.5 ft
Bankfull stage. Water begins to encroach low lying areas along Monument Pathway along the left bank of river. Homes near the river may experience water in basements.
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 27, 2016 | 12.74 ft | — |
| May 30, 2015 | 11.72 ft | 6,500 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 10.19 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SBRN1
River
North Platte River
County
Scotts Bluff, NE
Coordinates
41.8499°N, 103.6756°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River at Scottsbluff?
The North Platte River at Scottsbluff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06680500) 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 Scottsbluff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River at Scottsbluff is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River at Scottsbluff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.8499°N, 103.6756°W. USGS site number: 06680500. 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