Major Flood
15 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
Low steel of the Highway 83 bridge.
18.3 ft
Water may begin to enter the Sonic parking lot.
17 ft
Water may reach the Quality Inn and Pizza Hut parking lots.
15 ft
Major flood stage. Flooding of homes is possible along the South Platte River in and around the City of North Platte. Water is likely to back up into storm drains throughout the city of North Platte.
14 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding of yards and basements may occur along the South Platte River. Water may flow over Buffalo Bill Road just north of the South Platte River Bridge. Water may continue to back up in storm drains in the City of North Platte.
13.5 ft
Water may begin to flow over Buffalo Bill Road just north of the South Platte River bridge.
13 ft
Flood Stage. Flooding of yards and roads may occur around Hidden Lakes. Most of Iron Eagle Golf Course becomes submerged. Backwash may occur into sewer and storm drains in city of North Platte.
12.8 ft
Backwash may occur into sewer and storm drains in city of North Platte.
12 ft
Flooding occurs on the north and east end of Iron Eagle Golf Course along the bank of the South Platte River.
10 ft
Ponding of water and flooding of low lying areas at Iron Eagle Golf Course.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2013 | 14.54 ft | 20,900 cfs |
| May 19, 2015 | 14.09 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Jun 2, 1935 | 14.02 ft | 37,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NPSN1
River
South Platte River
County
Lincoln, NE
Coordinates
41.1181°N, 100.7728°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Platte River at North Platte?
The South Platte River at North Platte gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06765500) 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 South Platte River at North Platte?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Platte River at North Platte is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Platte River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Platte River at North Platte to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Platte River at North Platte gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.1181°N, 100.7728°W. USGS site number: 06765500. 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 Nebraska DWEE
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.