What is the current flow on Platte River?
Platte River is currently flowing at 5,130 cfs at USGS gauge 06796500 as of Oct 4, 12:00 AM UTC.
Platte River at Leshara Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.72 ft
Flow 5,130 cfs · Water temp 67.1°F (19.5°C) · as of Oct 4, 12:00 AM UTC
Flow is 5,130 cfs.
Flow
5,130 cfs
Gauge Height
4.72 ft
Water Temp
67.1°F (19.5°C)
Water Temperature
67.1°F (19.5°C) · as of Oct 4, 12:00 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 06796500 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Platte River is not available on this page yet. Open Platte River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 River nr Fremont, Nebr. · 7.8 mi
- Platte River near Venice, Nebr. · 9.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr. · 6.5 mi
- West Papillion Creek at Elkhorn, Nebr. · 8.1 mi
- Elkhorn River at Center St Bridge near Venice, NE · 9.0 mi
- Elkhorn River at Q St Bridge near Venice, Nebr. · 9.7 mi
- Johnson Creek near Memphis, Nebr. · 12.0 mi
- Big Papillion Creek near Bennington, Nebr. · 12.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Platte River?
The latest reported water temperature on Platte River is 67.1°F (19.5°C) as of Oct 4, 12:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Platte River?
Other gauges on Platte River worth checking include Platte River nr Fremont, Nebr. (7.8 miles away), Platte River near Venice, Nebr. (9.1 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.
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