Platte River at Louisville, Nebr.
Is Platte River at Louisville, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River at Louisville, Nebr. measured 3.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.32 ft
Streamflow
4,830 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.82 ft on Sat, Mar 16, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.82 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 12.45 ft | 1960-03-30 |
| 11.9 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 11.47 ft | 1993-03-10 |
| 11.35 ft | 1984-06-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek at S 168th St near Springfield, Nebr. | 3.5 mi | Sarpy County |
| Platte River at South Bend, Nebr. | 4.0 mi | Cass County |
| Springfield Creek at Springfield, Nebr. | 5.0 mi | Sarpy County |
| Platte River near Ashland, Nebr. | 9.3 mi | Sarpy County |
| Salt Creek near Ashland, Nebr. | 9.8 mi | Saunders 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.