RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Odessa
Buffalo County, Nebraska
Water level2.75 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site and nearby commercial buildings will be threatened.
- 7 ft
Low land pasture land along the river will flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2019 | 8.27 ft | 17,900 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 7.94 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 1983 | 7.82 ft | 22,900 cfs |
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