Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr.
Is Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr. flooding right now?
Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr. measured 6.41 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.41 ft
Streamflow
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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
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 8.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.1 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 9.58 ft | 2022-02-28 |
| 9.46 ft | 2023-02-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Tributary above Dam 6B near Prague, NE | 12.4 mi | Saunders County |
| Cottonwood Creek above Czechland Lake near Rescue, NE | 12.7 mi | Saunders County |
| Shell Creek near Columbus, Nebr. | 13.8 mi | Platte County |
| Platte River at North Bend, Nebr. | 15.0 mi | Dodge County |
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County line, Nebr. | 18.3 mi | Polk 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.