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SwedenNorth Platte River near Northgate water level
River gauge, North Platte River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 50.6 cfs
History
What this means
The North Platte River near Northgate is at 2.38 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.62 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.38 ft and 2.47 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.45 ftMarch 21, 2007
Floating and fishing near North Platte River near Northgate
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.62 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- Widespread major flooding occurs with a number of roads along and crossing the North Platte River impacted.
- 10.50 ft
- There is significant inundation of pasture and ranch lands.
- 9.50 ft
- There is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 8.00 ft
- Pasture and ranch lands flood along the river.
- 7.00 ft
- Overbank flow affects mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 2.38 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.45 ft | March 21, 2007 |
| 2 | 8.14 ft | June 23, 2019 |
| 3 | 7.86 ft | May 26, 2014 |
| 4 | 7.84 ft | May 17, 1984 |
| 5 | 7.63 ft | April 26, 1980 |
| 6 | 7.37 ft | July 10, 2011 |
| 7 | 7.15 ft | June 14, 2010 |
| 8 | 7.12 ft | June 28, 1983 |
| 9 | 7.07 ft | June 5, 2005 |
| 10 | 6.90 ft | April 16, 1962 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the North Platte River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte River above Seminoe Reservoir, near SinclairRiver gauge, North Platte River | 3.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 75 mi |
| North Platte River at OrinRiver gauge, North Platte River | 3.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 133 mi |
| North Platte River below Whalen Diversion DamRiver gauge, North Platte River | 14.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 126 mi |
| North Platte River at ScottsbluffRiver gauge, North Platte River | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 152 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River | 1.12 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| North Brush Creek near SaratogaRiver gauge, North Brush Creek | 9.7 cfs | Low | +0.7 cfs | 31 mi |
| Encampment River at Mouth, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Joe Wright Creek below Joe Wright ReservoirRiver gauge, Joe Wright Creek | 1.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Michigan River near Cameron PassRiver gauge, Michigan River | 0.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Fish Creek at Upper Station near Steamboat SpringsRiver gauge, Fish Creek | 18.4 cfs | High | +0.4 cfs | 40 mi |
| Yampa River at Steamboat SpringsRiver gauge, Yampa River | 1.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 41 mi |
| Elk River near MilnerRiver gauge, Elk River | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 43 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the North Platte River near Northgate?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.62 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of North Platte River near Northgate today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North Platte River near Northgate rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Platte River near Northgate normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Platte River near Northgate?
The highest level on record is 9.45 ft on March 21, 2007.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06620000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.93664, -106.33919(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.38 ft | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 50.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Platte River near Northgate (usgs:06620000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/north-platte-river-near-northgate
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