Platte River near Leshara
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.84 ft1996
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 15.00 ftThe water level will be near the top of the Union Dike.
- 14.00 ftHomes along Shunk Road will be flooded.
- 9.00 ftThe bathrooms located on the north side of the main parking lot begin to flood.
- 8.50 ftSignificant lowland flooding is occurring as the river is out of its banks. In addition the Papio NRD access site at Highway 64 is flooded.
- 7.50 ftThe river is at bankfull and water will begin to overtop the natural river banks.
- 7.00 ftThe river access site near Valley, along Highway 64, is closed.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| 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
36 crests on NOAA’s list since 1994.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 9, 1996 | 11.84 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 2019 | 11.47 ft |
| 3 | February 3, 2000 | 9.55 ft |
| 4 | June 23, 2024 | 8.59 ft |
| 5 | February 22, 1997 | 8.30 ft |
| 6 | May 31, 2008 | 8.30 ft |
| 7 | June 27, 2025 | 8.16 ft |
| 8 | May 28, 1995 | 8.13 ft |
| 9 | June 11, 2010 | 7.95 ft |
| 10 | May 31, 2007 | 7.92 ft |
| 11 | March 11, 2014 | 7.62 ft |
| 12 | February 18, 2011 | 7.62 ft |
| 13 | June 22, 2011 | 7.54 ft |
| 14 | June 2, 1999 | 7.47 ft |
| 15 | August 18, 2017 | 7.36 ft |
| 16 | October 4, 2013 | 7.30 ft |
| 17 | June 7, 2015 | 7.29 ft |
| 18 | June 27, 2018 | 7.29 ft |
| 19 | May 12, 2016 | 7.23 ft |
| 20 | February 5, 2020 | 7.20 ft |
| 21 | June 19, 1998 | 7.04 ft |
| 22 | March 15, 2021 | 6.96 ft |
| 23 | May 14, 2005 | 6.75 ft |
| 24 | February 22, 2003 | 6.64 ft |
| 25 | May 7, 2001 | 6.52 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 27, 2025: 8.16 ft
- June 23, 2024: 8.59 ft
- February 28, 2023: 6.26 ft
- February 10, 2022: 6.36 ft
- March 15, 2021: 6.96 ft
- February 5, 2020: 7.20 ft
- March 15, 2019: 11.47 ft
- June 27, 2018: 7.29 ft
- August 18, 2017: 7.36 ft
- May 12, 2016: 7.23 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.