Platte River near Grand Island, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Grand Island, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River near Grand Island, Nebr. measured 3.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.02 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.16 ft on Sun, Mar 27, 1960.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 4.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.16 ft | 1960-03-27 |
| 8.03 ft | 1949-03-04 |
| 7.99 ft | 1935-06-06 |
| 7.97 ft | 1983-06-30 |
| 7.83 ft | 1940-03-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr. | 5.0 mi | Hall County |
| Wood River near Alda, Nebr. | 10.1 mi | Hall County |
| Prairie Creek near Ovina, NE | 10.3 mi | Hall County |
| Silver Creek at Ovina, NE | 10.7 mi | Hall County |
| Warm Slough near Central City, Nebr. | 18.4 mi | Merrick 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.