Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1996 | 11.84 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Feb 2, 2000 | 9.55 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River near Leshara?
The Platte River near Leshara gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06796500) 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 Leshara?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River near Leshara is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River rises?
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Where is the Platte River near Leshara gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.3197°N, 96.4044°W. USGS site number: 06796500. 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 USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.