Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr.

Colfax County, Nebraska · USGS gauge 06794700 · NWS SHYN1 · Platte River flood status · Nebraska river levels

Is Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr. flooding right now?

No — Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr. is at 5.88 ft, 4.6 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.

Gauge height
5.88 ft
as of 40 min ago
Streamflow
data refreshed 9 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.1 ft on Sat, Jun 22, 2024.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action8.5 ft2.6 ft below
Minor flood10.5 ft4.6 ft below
Moderate flood14 ft8.1 ft below
Major flood15 ft9.1 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
10.1 ft2024-06-22
9.58 ft2022-02-28
9.46 ft2023-02-24

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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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast