RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Ashland
Sarpy County, Nebraska
Water level14.68 ft
Flow5,340 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood23.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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