Platte River near Leshara, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Leshara, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River near Leshara, Nebr. measured 4.26 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.26 ft
Streamflow
3,590 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.84 ft on Fri, Feb 9, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.84 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 11.47 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 9.55 ft | 2000-02-03 |
| 8.59 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 8.3 ft | 1997-02-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr. | 6.5 mi | Douglas County |
| Platte River near Fremont, Nebr. | 7.8 mi | Dodge County |
| West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn, Nebr. | 8.1 mi | Douglas County |
| Platte River near Venice, Nebr. | 9.1 mi | Saunders County |
| Johnson Creek near Memphis, Nebr. | 12.0 mi | Saunders 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.