RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Darr
Dawson County, Nebraska
Water level6.24 ft
Flow83 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10.5 ft
Minor flood11.5 ft
Moderate flood12.5 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Road 755.
- 13 ft
There will be significant flooding of rural areas near the river.
- 12 ft
There will be widespread flooding of low land areas along the river including the Blue Heron Campground.
- 11.5 ft
Water will begin to enter the Blue Heron campground upstream and south of Gothenburg.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 10.92 ft | — |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 10.71 ft | 4,370 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 9.75 ft | 3,190 cfs |
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