RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River at La Platte
Cass County, Nebraska
Water level10.60 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15.2 ft
Minor flood18.5 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2024 | 17.23 ft | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 15.84 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
- 3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
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