What is the current flow on Platte River?
Platte River is currently flowing at 157 cfs at USGS gauge 06770200 as of Oct 3, 4:15 PM UTC.
Platte River at Kearney Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.46 ft
Flow 157 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 4:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 157 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 958 cfs).
Flow
157 cfs
Gauge Height
2.46 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 63% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06770200 is a public stream gauge on Platte River in Nebraska. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
77° / 69°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 21 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
73° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
67° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 17 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Platte River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Platte R Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch nr Elm Cr, Nebr. · 18.6 mi
- Platte R,So-Ch,Cottonwood Ranch nr Overton, Nebr. · 21.2 mi
- Platte River near Overton, Nebr. · 23.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- FORT KEARNEY SLOUGH NR NEWARK, NE · 5.2 mi
- DOWNSTREAM DRAIN NR NEWARK, NE · 8.8 mi
- WOOD RIVER NEAR GIBBON, NE · 17.0 mi
- Elm Creek near Elm Creek, Nebr. · 17.1 mi
- Buffalo Creek near Overton, Nebr. · 22.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platte River above or below normal right now?
Platte River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 157 cfs, compared with a typical median of 958 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Platte River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Platte River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Platte River?
Other gauges on Platte River worth checking include Platte R Mid-Ch, Cottonwood Ranch nr Elm Cr, Nebr. (18.6 miles away), Platte R,So-Ch,Cottonwood Ranch nr Overton, Nebr. (21.2 miles away), Platte River near Overton, Nebr. (23.9 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Platte River?
The forecast for today near Platte River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 77°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Platte River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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