Major Flood
7.5 ft
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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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Major Flood. Major flooding of homes along the North Platte River. Only minor flooding in the town of Henry.
6.56 ft
Record stage established on July 23 1983.
6.5 ft
Moderate Flood. Lowland flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread. Homes along the North Platte River will be inundated with basement and overland flooding.
6.04 ft
Record flow of 17,900 cfs established on June 2 1929.
5.5 ft
Flood stage. Left bank overflows onton pasture lands. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
4.5 ft
Action Stage. Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their 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 11, 2018 | 6.77 ft | 2,210 cfs |
| Jul 22, 1983 | 6.56 ft | 8,190 cfs |
| May 28, 2016 | 6.52 ft | 8,020 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HENN1
River
North Platte River
County
Scotts Bluff, NE
Coordinates
41.9886°N, 104.0533°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River near Henry?
The North Platte River near Henry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06674500) 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 Henry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River near Henry is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River near Henry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.9886°N, 104.0533°W. USGS site number: 06674500. 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