Platte River at Sharps Station, MO
Is Platte River at Sharps Station, MO flooding right now?
Platte River at Sharps Station, MO measured 8.36 ft on 2026-11-11 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.6 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.36 ft
Streamflow
1,780 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.43 ft on Mon, Jul 26, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 24.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.43 ft | 1993-07-26 |
| 35.68 ft | 2007-05-10 |
| 34.95 ft | 2019-06-01 |
| 34.55 ft | 1984-06-10 |
| 33.81 ft | 1982-06-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Platte River at Smithville, MO | 7.9 mi | Clay County |
| Missouri River at Leavenworth, KS | 11.0 mi | Leavenworth County |
| Missouri River above Parkville, MO | 14.6 mi | Platte County |
| Platte River near Agency, MO | 19.8 mi | Buchanan County |
| Little Platte River near Plattsburg, MO | 20.6 mi | Clinton 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.