Platte River near Duncan, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Duncan, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River near Duncan, Nebr. measured 2.93 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.93 ft
Streamflow
91 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.28 ft on Fri, Jun 7, 1935.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.28 ft | 1935-06-07 |
| 8.07 ft | 1983-06-14 |
| 8.04 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 8 ft | 1985-01-22 |
| 7.96 ft | 1983-06-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County line, Nebr. | 4.9 mi | Polk County |
| Prairie Creek near Silver Creek, Nebr. | 9.7 mi | Merrick County |
| Loup River near Genoa, Nebr. | 12.3 mi | Nance County |
| Silver Creek, at Mile 4 near Silver Creek, Nebr. | 12.4 mi | Merrick County |
| Beaver Creek at Genoa, Nebr. | 13.4 mi | Nance 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.