Major Flood
23.5 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
Major flooding is in progress and water nears the bottom of the Highway 6 bridge.
22 ft
Floodwaters will begin to impact the Linoma Beach area along the Sarpy County side.
21.5 ft
The river begins to spread out for quite a distance from both banks with respect to flooding conditions. Flooding is widespread along and across the reach.
20 ft
The river is at bankfull and overflows begin onto farmlands on both sides of the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | 24.32 ft | 215,000 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 23.05 ft | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | 21.98 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River near Ashland?
The Platte River near Ashland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06801000) 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 near Ashland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River near Ashland is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 23.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
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Where is the Platte River near Ashland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0623°N, 96.3244°W. USGS site number: 06801000. 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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.