South Platte River at North Platte
Lincoln County, Nebraska
The past week
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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 Ramada and Chick-fil-A 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 the old 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 the old Iron Eagle Golf Course along the bank of the South Platte River.
- 10 ft
Ponding of water and flooding of low lying areas at the old Iron Eagle Golf Course.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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