Is the Little Platte River flooding?
The Little Platte River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Missouri. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Platte River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Missouri river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Platte River at Smithville, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 44.80 ft on 20 July 1965, carrying 76,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (62 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.24 ft, 32.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Platte River at Smithville, MO | No flooding | 12.24 ft | 27 ft | |
| Little Platte River near Osborn, MO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Little Platte River near Plattsburg, MO | No flood stage defined | 7.83 ft | — |