Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
Though unlikely to occur, water reaches the bottom of the Highway 50 bridge at this level.
13 ft
Highway 50 just north of the river begins to flood.
12 ft
Highway 31, north of the river, between Riha Road and Highway 50 begins to flood.
11 ft
The Meadow levee on the north bank of the Highway 50 bridge may overtop. This along with increasing lowland flooding may begin to impact structures near the river.
9 ft
The bike path at Highway 50 along the river begins to flood. Also, lowland flooding starts along both of the banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.12
The is the lowest stage recorded during the 2012 drought.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | 13.82 ft | 252,000 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1960 | 12.45 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 11.9 ft | 160,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River at Louisville?
The Platte River at Louisville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06805500) 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 Louisville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River at Louisville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
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Where is the Platte River at Louisville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0150°N, 96.1573°W. USGS site number: 06805500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.