Is the Platte River flooding?
The Platte River is tracked by 2 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 Platte River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 Platte River near Agency, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 36.07 ft on 25 July 1993, carrying 60,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1924 (99 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.07 ft, 28.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte River near Agency, MO | No flooding | 8.07 ft | 20 ft | |
| Platte River at Sharps Station, MO | No flooding | 8.57 ft | 26 ft |