Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Water reaches the low steel on the bridge between Intersate 80 to Roscoe.
13 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding between Interstate 80 and the railroad tracks along Highway 30. Water may cover the Interstate 80 exchange.
12 ft
Water may cover Link 51 B which is the road between Interstate 80 and Roscoe on the south side of the river and north of the Interstate. On the north side of the river extensive flooding of agricultural land.
11 ft
Moderate flood stage. Homes and out buildings along the river may flood. Flooding occurs along the river between Roscoe and the Interstate 80 exchange. Water may approach Link 51 B which is the road between Interstate 80 and Roscoe on the south side of the river.
10 ft
Water reaches the gage house floor.
9 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the river.
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 20, 2013 | 12.21 ft | 19,100 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 11.29 ft | 20,100 cfs |
| May 15, 2015 | 11.09 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RSON1
River
South Platte River
County
Keith, NE
Coordinates
41.1261°N, 101.5767°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Platte River at Roscoe?
The South Platte River at Roscoe gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06764880) 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 Roscoe?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Platte River at Roscoe is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 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 Roscoe 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 Roscoe gauge located?
The gauge is located in Keith County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.1261°N, 101.5767°W. USGS site number: 06764880. 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 USGS
- 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.