RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River at Maxwell
Lincoln County, Nebraska
Water level3.98 ft
Flow135 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major flood stage. Water may approach the 56D Link which is the road between Interstate 80 and Maxwell.
- 10.5 ft
Access to homes along the Platte River may be cutoff.
- 10 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water may cover portions of West Island Road and Old Military Road south and west of Maxwell.
- 9 ft
Minor flood stage. Flooding of agricultural land along the river may occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2013 | 10.79 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 10.4 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| May 31, 2016 | 9.25 ft | 9,160 cfs |
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