Is the North Platte River flooding?

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The North Platte River is tracked by 8 USGS streamgauges in Wyoming. 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 North Platte River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 8 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 Wyoming river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is North Platte River at Orin, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.45 ft on 12 June 1970, carrying 22,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1895 (70 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.21 ft, 7.2 ft below that record.

Drains 15,025 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,660 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Platte River at Alcova, WYNo flooding3.48 ft
North Platte River at Orin, WYNo flooding3.21 ft8 ft
North Platte River at Wyoming-Nebraska State LineNo flooding1.85 ft5.5 ft
North Platte River near Goose Egg, WYNo current data
North Platte River near Glenrock, WYNo current data7 ft
North Platte River below Guernsey Reservoir, WYNo current data
North Platte River below Whalen Diversion Dam, WYNo current data
North Platte River below Glendo Reservoir, WYNo flood stage defined2.37 ft
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.