RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Duncan
Platte County, Nebraska
Water level3.27 ft
Flow453 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.5 ft
Water nears the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site.
- 10 ft
Extensive flooding is widespread across a large expanse of the river reach.
- 9 ft
The left bank begins to flood. The right bank is generally not subject to flooding except very high flows or severe ice action.
- 8 ft
Some rural lowlands begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1935 | 8.28 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1983 | 8.07 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 8.04 ft | 20,200 cfs |
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