Platte River at La Platte, Nebr
Is Platte River at La Platte, Nebr flooding right now?
No — Platte River at La Platte, Nebr is at 8.79 ft, 9.7 ft below its 18.5 ft flood stage, as of 29 min ago.
Gauge height
8.79 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 18.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.23 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.2 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18.5 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.23 ft | 2024-07-18 |
| 15.84 ft | 2025-06-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Papillion Cr at Harlan Lewis Rd near La Platte, Nebr | 2.6 mi | Sarpy County |
| Papillion Creek at Fort Crook, Nebr. | 4.2 mi | Sarpy County |
| Offutt Ditch (Bellevue Drain) near Offutt AFB, Nebr. | 4.9 mi | Sarpy County |
| Missouri River at Plattsmouth, NE | 5.1 mi | Cass County |
| Missouri River at Hwy 370 at Bellevue, Nebr. | 6.0 mi | Sarpy 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.