Major Flood
10.5 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Widespread flooding of homes and agricultural land near the North Platte River. Bridgeport State Recreational Area is totally inundated with flood waters.
10 ft
Flooding of homes and agricultural land near the North Platte River becomes more widespread and intensifies. Campgrounds at Bridgeport State Recreational Area begin to be totally inundated with flood waters.
9.5 ft
Flood stage. Low-lying areas begin to flood. Homes near the North Platte River have basement flooding. Campgrounds near the river at Bridgeport State Recreational Area will begin to be inaccessible due to high water.
8.5 ft
Bankfull stage. Homes near the North Platte River begin to have issues with basement flooding. Water begins to encroach campgrounds near the river at Bridgeport State Recreational Area.
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 29, 2016 | 8.6 ft | 7,935 cfs |
| May 27, 1973 | 8.51 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1984 | 8.33 ft | 9,620 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BGPN1
River
North Platte River
County
Morrill, NE
Coordinates
41.6766°N, 103.0970°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River near Bridgeport?
The North Platte River near Bridgeport 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 near Bridgeport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River near Bridgeport is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River near Bridgeport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morrill County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.6766°N, 103.0970°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