RIVER GAUGE · PLATTE RIVER
Platte River near Overton
Dawson County, Nebraska
Water level2.64 ft
Flow490 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6.5 ft
Minor flood7.5 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Floodwaters reach the bottom of the Platte River Overton Bridge. In addition the gage house begins to be impacted.
- 12 ft
At this level water begins to impact nearby gravel pit operations on the north side of the channel.
- 7.5 ft
Minor flooding begins downstream near the Interstate 80 Elm Creek exchange.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1973 | 10.43 ft | 19,100 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1974 | 10.36 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jan 25, 1972 | 9.78 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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