North Platte River at Wyoming-Nebraska State Line
Is North Platte River at Wyoming-Nebraska State Line flooding right now?
North Platte River at Wyoming-Nebraska State Line measured 1.85 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.6 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.85 ft
Streamflow
26 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.77 ft on Fri, May 11, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.77 ft | 2018-05-11 |
| 6.56 ft | 1983-07-23 |
| 6.52 ft | 2016-05-28 |
| 6.45 ft | 2011-06-11 |
| 6.42 ft | 1984-06-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Katzer Drain near Henry, NE | 1.1 mi | Goshen County |
| Cherry Creek Drain near Torrington, WY | 6.9 mi | Goshen County |
| Rawhide Creek near Lingle, WY | 17.0 mi | Goshen County |
| North Platte River at Scottsbluff, Nebr. | 21.6 mi | Scotts Bluff County |
| Laramie River near Fort Laramie, WY | 28.9 mi | Goshen 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.