Rivers in Nebraska
North Platte River at Lewellen
Below flood stage
5.45ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 12:45 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.92 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftMajor flood stage. Widespread flooding in southern portions of Lewellen. State Highway 26 may be impassable as river levels increase.
- 9.50 ftHomes near and along the North Platte River may flood, including homes along County Road 46 and County Road 199A. Flooding occurs along south side of Highway 26 from 5 miles upstream of Lewellen to Lewellen.
- 9.00 ftModerate flood stage. Flooding may occur around Fairground Street, County Road 46, County Road 199 A and County Road 44 A east of Highway 26. Homes near and along the river may begin to flood.
- 8.00 ftMinor flood stage. Overflow and high water table levels may cause seepage and flooding of basements and crawl spaces near and along the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
80 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 27, 2016 | 8.92 ft |
| 2 | March 3, 2019 | 8.74 ft |
| 3 | June 20, 2011 | 8.66 ft |
| 4 | December 18, 2003 | 8.65 ft |
| 5 | December 7, 2011 | 8.65 ft |
| 6 | June 2, 2015 | 8.64 ft |
| 7 | December 15, 1975 | 8.63 ft |
| 8 | December 17, 1974 | 8.57 ft |
| 9 | December 31, 2018 | 8.51 ft |
| 10 | June 25, 2010 | 8.41 ft |
| 11 | March 8, 1998 | 8.34 ft |
| 12 | June 6, 1997 | 8.28 ft |
| 13 | January 1, 1980 | 8.25 ft |
| 14 | January 31, 2014 | 8.20 ft |
| 15 | May 4, 2020 | 8.19 ft |
| 16 | March 5, 1995 | 8.11 ft |
| 17 | December 25, 2002 | 8.04 ft |
| 18 | June 7, 2017 | 8.00 ft |
| 19 | December 20, 1981 | 7.89 ft |
| 20 | December 3, 2006 | 7.84 ft |
| 21 | August 22, 2019 | 7.81 ft |
| 22 | December 3, 2004 | 7.79 ft |
| 23 | February 5, 1983 | 7.76 ft |
| 24 | May 21, 2018 | 7.75 ft |
| 25 | November 30, 1983 | 7.74 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 19, 2025: 6.96 ft
- August 14, 2024: 7.08 ft
- March 14, 2021: 6.74 ft
- May 4, 2020: 8.19 ft
- August 22, 2019: 7.81 ft
- March 3, 2019: 8.74 ft
- December 31, 2018: 8.51 ft
- May 21, 2018: 7.75 ft
- June 7, 2017: 8.00 ft
- May 27, 2016: 8.92 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.