Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Widespread flooding along the Platte River and in Brady south of Highway 30 and the railroad tracks. Water may approach the Dairy Queen and gas station parking lot just north of Interstate 80. Homes and properties on both sides of the north channel may flood.
11 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding along the Platte River including areas along McCollough Road and East Island Road.
10 ft
Water reaches McCullough road along the north side of the Platte River. Water may begin to surround homes and could restrict access to homes and properties.
9 ft
Moderate flood stage. West of Brady flooding occurs between McCullough Road and East Island Road and Interstate 80. East of Brady flooding of agricultural land occurs near Interstate 80. Both of the north channels may overflow.
7.5 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding along and near the Platte River.
7 ft
The river is near bankfull with ponding of water in low lying areas along the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2013 | 9.8 ft | 14,700 cfs |
| May 13, 1973 | 9.6 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1983 | 9.2 ft | 23,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BDYN1
River
Platte River
County
Lincoln, NE
Coordinates
41.0193°N, 100.3715°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River at Brady?
The Platte River at Brady 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 Platte River at Brady?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River at Brady is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
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Where is the Platte River at Brady gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0193°N, 100.3715°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 DNR
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.