Rivers in Nebraska
Platte River at Brady
Below flood stage
2.13ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 7.50 ft
- Record crest
- 9.80 ft2013
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.50 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftWidespread flooding along the Platte River and in Brady south of Highway 30 and the railroad tracks. Water may approach the Dairy Queen and gas station parking lot just north of Interstate 80. Homes and properties on both sides of the north channel may flood.
- 11.00 ftMajor flood stage. Widespread flooding along the Platte River including areas along McCollough Road and East Island Road.
- 10.00 ftWater reaches McCullough road along the north side of the Platte River. Water may begin to surround homes and could restrict access to homes and properties.
- 9.00 ftModerate flood stage. West of Brady flooding occurs between McCullough Road and East Island Road and Interstate 80. East of Brady flooding of agricultural land occurs near Interstate 80. Both of the north channels may overflow.
- 7.50 ftFlood Stage. Minor flooding along and near the Platte River.
- 7.00 ftThe river is near bankfull with ponding of water in low lying areas 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 August 26, 2026.
Crest history
6 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 23, 2013 | 9.80 ft |
| 2 | May 14, 1973 | 9.60 ft |
| 3 | June 29, 1983 | 9.20 ft |
| 4 | May 9, 1999 | 9.12 ft |
| 5 | May 23, 1980 | 8.80 ft |
| 6 | June 21, 1997 | 8.40 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 23, 2013: 9.80 ft
- May 9, 1999: 9.12 ft
- June 21, 1997: 8.40 ft
- June 29, 1983: 9.20 ft
- May 23, 1980: 8.80 ft
- May 14, 1973: 9.60 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.