Platte River near Kearney, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Kearney, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River near Kearney, Nebr. measured 2.69 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.69 ft
Streamflow
488 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.62 ft on Thu, Feb 24, 1994.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 6.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.62 ft | 1994-02-24 |
| 7.95 ft | 2008-05-26 |
| 7.6 ft | 2019-07-10 |
| 7.43 ft | 1995-06-11 |
| 7.42 ft | 1983-06-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Kearney Slough near Newark, NE | 5.2 mi | Kearney County |
| Downstream Drain near Newark, NE | 8.8 mi | Kearney County |
| Wood River near Gibbon, NE | 17.0 mi | Buffalo County |
| Elm Creek near Elm Creek, Nebr. | 17.1 mi | Buffalo County |
| Platte River Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch near Elm Creek, Nebr. | 18.6 mi | Dawson 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.