What is the current flow on Platte River?
Platte River is currently flowing at 13,800 cfs at USGS gauge 06821190 as of Oct 4, 2:30 PM UTC.
Platte River at Sharps Station Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
27.71 ft
Flow 13,800 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 2:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 13,800 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 169 cfs).
Flow
13,800 cfs
Gauge Height
27.71 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 299% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06821190 is a public stream gauge on Platte River in Missouri. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
74° / 61°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
70° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Clear
78° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 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 River near Agency, MO · 19.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Little Platte River at Smithville, MO · 7.9 mi
- Smithville Reservoir near Smithville, MO · 9.1 mi
- Missouri River above Parkville, MO · 14.6 mi
- Little Platte River near Plattsburg, MO · 20.6 mi
- Missouri River at Randolph, MO · 21.3 mi
- Missouri River at Kansas City, MO · 21.3 mi
- Fishing River above Mosby, MO · 21.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platte River above or below normal right now?
Platte River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 13,800 cfs, compared with a typical median of 169 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 River near Agency, MO (19.9 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 clear, with temperatures around 74°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Platte River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher 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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