Platte River near Overton, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Overton, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River near Overton, Nebr. measured 2.58 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.58 ft
Streamflow
314 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.43 ft on Tue, May 15, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.43 ft | 1973-05-15 |
| 10.36 ft | 1974-01-09 |
| 9.78 ft | 1972-01-26 |
| 9.57 ft | 1969-01-23 |
| 9.44 ft | 1983-06-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River, J2 Outflow and S Ch, near Overton, Nebr. | 1.5 mi | Phelps County |
| Spring Creek near Overton, Nebr. | 2.0 mi | Dawson County |
| Platte River, So-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch near Overton, Nebr. | 2.7 mi | Dawson County |
| Buffalo Creek near Overton, Nebr. | 4.0 mi | Dawson County |
| Platte River Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch near Elm Creek, Nebr. | 5.3 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.