Major Flood
11 ft
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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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Gravel pits and some rural homes and county roads adjacent to the river may begin to flood. The town of Cozad is not located in the flood plain.
9 ft
Properties along the south channel begin to be impacted.
7.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs as both banks overflow.
7 ft
Water will enter the Blue Heron campground upstream and south of Gothenburg.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River near Cozad (North Channel)?
The Platte River near Cozad (North Channel) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06766500) 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 Cozad (North Channel)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River near Cozad (North Channel) is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Platte River near Cozad (North Channel) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Platte River near Cozad (North Channel) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawson County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.8375°N, 99.9867°W. USGS site number: 06766500. 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 Nebraska DWEE
- Stage may be affected by ice.