North Platte River at Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Is North Platte River at Scottsbluff, Nebr. flooding right now?
North Platte River at Scottsbluff, Nebr. measured 4.03 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.03 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.74 ft on Sat, May 28, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 9.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.74 ft | 2016-05-28 |
| 11.72 ft | 2015-05-30 |
| 10.19 ft | 2017-06-05 |
| 8.45 ft | 2019-06-05 |
| 7.3 ft | 2018-05-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte River at Wyoming-Nebraska State Line | 21.6 mi | Goshen County |
| Katzer Drain near Henry, NE | 22.2 mi | Goshen County |
| Cherry Creek Drain near Torrington, WY | 28.5 mi | Goshen County |
| Rawhide Creek near Lingle, WY | 38.5 mi | Goshen County |
| Niobrara River at Agate, Nebr. | 40.0 mi | Sioux County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.