Major Flood
12.5 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Major flooding of homes and agricultural land occurs near the river from Mitchell to Scottsbluff. Low lying areas along the Monument Pathway downstream in Scottsbluff are inundated with flood waters. Low lying flooding at Riverside Park downstream in Scottsbluff. Flood wave travel time from Mitchell to Scottsbluff is about 6 to 8 hours.
11.5 ft
Homes along the North Platte River from Mitchell to Scottsbluff become totally inundated with basement and overland flooding. Low lying areal flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread. Low lying areas along the Monument Pathway downstream in Scottsbluff begin to flood. Flood waters begin to encroach low lying areas of Riverside Park in Scottsbluff. Flood wave travel time from Mitchell to Scottsbluff is about 6 to 8 hours.
10.5 ft
Flood stage. Homes along the North Platte River from Mitchell to Scottsbluff will have water in their basements. Water begins to encroach low lying areas along the Monument Pathway downstream in Scottsbluff. Low lying agricultural land near the river will begin to flood. Flood wave travel time from Mitchell to Scottsbluff is about 6 to 8 hours.
9.5 ft
Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River from Mitchell to Scottsbluff will begin to experience water seepage into their basements. Flood wave travel time from Mitchell to Scottsbluff is about 6 to 8 hours.
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
MICN1
River
North Platte River
County
Scotts Bluff, NE
Coordinates
41.9268°N, 103.8136°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River near Mitchell?
The North Platte River near Mitchell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06679500) 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 Mitchell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River near Mitchell is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River near Mitchell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.9268°N, 103.8136°W. USGS site number: 06679500. 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)