South Platte River at Roscoe, Nebr.
Is South Platte River at Roscoe, Nebr. flooding right now?
South Platte River at Roscoe, Nebr. measured 2.54 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.54 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.21 ft on Sat, Sep 21, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.21 ft | 2013-09-21 |
| 11.29 ft | 1995-06-06 |
| 11.09 ft | 2015-05-16 |
| 10.69 ft | 1999-05-07 |
| 10.48 ft | 2015-06-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchman Creek near Imperial, Nebr. | 48.0 mi | Chase County |
| Frenchman Creek near Enders, Nebr. | 48.8 mi | Chase County |
| Stinking Water Creek near Palisade, Nebr. | 57.2 mi | Hayes County |
| Frenchman Creek at Palisade, Nebr. | 58.4 mi | Hayes County |
| Red Willow Creek above Hugh Butler Lake, Nebr. | 64.8 mi | Hayes 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.