North Platte River near Northgate, CO
Is North Platte River near Northgate, CO flooding right now?
North Platte River near Northgate, CO measured 2.26 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.26 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.45 ft on Wed, Mar 21, 2007.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.45 ft | 2007-03-21 |
| 8.14 ft | 2019-06-23 |
| 7.86 ft | 2014-05-26 |
| 7.84 ft | 1984-05-17 |
| 7.63 ft | 1980-04-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River below Potter Creek near Walden, CO | 16.0 mi | Jackson County |
| Laramie River and Pioneer Canal near Woods Landing, WY | 23.3 mi | Albany County |
| Laramie River below Pioneer Canal, near Woods Landing, WY | 23.3 mi | Albany County |
| Illinois River below Ish Baldwin Ditch near Walden, CO | 25.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment, WY | 26.0 mi | Carbon 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.