What is the current flow on Platte River?
Platte River is currently flowing at 477 cfs at USGS gauge 06770500 as of Oct 4, 11:15 AM UTC.
Platte River at Grand Island Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.63 ft
Flow 477 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 11:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 477 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 688 cfs).
Flow
477 cfs
Gauge Height
3.63 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 29% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06770500 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
72° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
73° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 17 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
79° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 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.
Nearby Gauges
- Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr. · 5.0 mi
- WOOD RIVER NEAR ALDA, NEBR. · 10.2 mi
- PRAIRIE CREEK NEAR OVINA, NE · 10.3 mi
- SILVER CREEK AT OVINA, NE · 10.8 mi
- Warm Slough near Central City, Nebr. · 18.4 mi
- TURKEY CREEK NEAR DANNEBROG, NE · 24.2 mi
- Middle Loup River at Saint Paul, Nebr. · 24.3 mi
- T12N TR13W S12BBBB1 Saint Michael · 26.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platte River above or below normal right now?
Platte River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 477 cfs, compared with a typical median of 688 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?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Wood River at Grand Island, Nebr. (5.0 miles away), WOOD RIVER NEAR ALDA, NEBR. (10.2 miles away), PRAIRIE CREEK NEAR OVINA, NE (10.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Platte River?
The forecast for today near Platte River is clear, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Platte River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near 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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