RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Leshara
Douglas County, Nebraska
Water level3.92 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
The water level will be near the top of the Union Dike.
- 14 ft
Homes along Shunk Road will be flooded.
- 9 ft
The bathrooms located on the north side of the main parking lot begin to flood.
- 8.5 ft
Significant lowland flooding is occurring as the river is out of its banks. In addition the Papio NRD access site at Highway 64 is flooded.
- 7.5 ft
The river is at bankfull and water will begin to overtop the natural river banks.
- 7 ft
The river access site near Valley, along Highway 64, is closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 11.84 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Feb 2, 2000 | 9.55 ft | — |
More on Platte River
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