Major Flood
11.5 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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Major and widespread flooding of homes and agricultural land occurs near the river. Flooding begins to affect the town of Melbeta.
10.5 ft
Lowland agricultural flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread. Homes along the North Platte River will be totally inundated with basement and overland flooding.
9.5 ft
Flood stage. Low lying agricultural land near the river begins to flood. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
7.5 ft
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.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MNTN1
River
North Platte River
County
Scotts Bluff, NE
Coordinates
41.7889°N, 103.5189°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River near Minatare?
The North Platte River near Minatare gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06682000) 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 Minatare?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River near Minatare is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River near Minatare gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.7889°N, 103.5189°W. USGS site number: 06682000. 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 NE Dept of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE)