Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FREN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 77 bridge.
18 ft
At this level, the river reaches a level similar to what was experienced in 2019.
17 ft
The Village of Inglewood begins to flood. Also at this level, monitoring of the Fremont levee increases to watch for potential overtopping upstream of Highway 77.
11.5 ft
Many homes begin to be threatened at this level. In addition, Wildwood Park and Big Island Road may begin to be impacted by floodwaters.
10.5 ft
Hormel Park may begin to flood. In addition, Ridge Road and Ridgeland Road may begin to be impacted.
9.5 ft
Lowland areas upstream of Fremont may begin to flood. However, at this level there is no significant threat to property.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2024 | 11.91 ft | — |
| Feb 9, 2022 | 11.76 ft | — |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 11.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FREN1
River
Platte River
County
Dodge, NE
Coordinates
41.4053°N, 96.5018°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River at Fremont?
The Platte River at Fremont 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 Fremont?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River at Fremont is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Platte River at Fremont to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Platte River at Fremont gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dodge County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.4053°N, 96.5018°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 USGS
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.