Platte River near Ashland, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Ashland, Nebr. flooding right now?
No — Platte River near Ashland, Nebr. is at 13.54 ft, 6.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 85 min ago.
Gauge height
13.54 ft
Streamflow
1,490 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 23.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.32 ft on Sat, Mar 16, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 23.5 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.32 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 23.05 ft | 1997-02-20 |
| 21.98 ft | 2011-02-17 |
| 21.45 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 21.39 ft | 2001-03-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek near Ashland, Nebr. | 1.0 mi | Saunders County |
| Wahoo Creek at Ashland, Nebr. | 2.3 mi | Saunders County |
| Platte River at South Bend, Nebr. | 6.5 mi | Cass County |
| Johnson Creek near Memphis, Nebr. | 6.7 mi | Saunders County |
| Buffalo Creek at S 168th St near Springfield, Nebr. | 7.7 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.