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Platte River near Venice water level

River gauge, Platte River, Nebraska, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.32ft Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
57 °F
10 15 20 Highest onrecord 19.92 ft Minor floodstage 15.50 ft

History

1112ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 191112ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1214ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19Minor flood stage1214ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
101214ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage101214ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
101214ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026101214ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Platte River near Venice is at 11.32 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.28 ft below the median of 11.60 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 4.18 ft below the flood stage of 15.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 11.62 ft (−0.30 ft).

It has dropped 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 11.23 ft and 12.65 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 57 °F.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
11.60 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
10.99 ft – 12.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year
11.62 ft−0.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
11.23 ft – 12.65 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
10.16 ft – 13.34 ft
Highest on record
19.92 ftMarch 15, 2019

Floating and fishing near Platte River near Venice

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.50 ft, 4.18 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee along the west bank.
17.50 ft
Water reaches the levee along the west bank.
15.50 ft
The Two Rivers State Recreation Area is flooding.
14.50 ft
Water begins to overflow the east bank.
11.32 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
119.92 ftMarch 15, 2019
218.18 ftMarch 11, 2010
316.41 ftMarch 11, 2014
416.05 ftFebruary 17, 2011
516.01 ftJanuary 29, 2015
615.64 ftJune 23, 2024
715.63 ftMarch 3, 2018
815.43 ftMay 31, 2008
915.26 ftJune 27, 2025
1015.14 ftMay 31, 2007

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 67° 45° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 69° 44° – Wind 11 mph
21 Wed 74° 52° – Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 76° 56° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 79° 60° – Wind 20 mph
24 Sat 77° 58° 0.07 in Wind 18 mph
25 Sun 63° 54° 0.12 in Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Platte River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Platte River near KearneyRiver gauge, Platte River 2.42 ft Normal −0.06 ft 148 mi
Platte River near Grand IslandRiver gauge, Platte River 3.53 ft Normal +0.10 ft 104 mi
Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River 3.47 ft Normal −0.05 ft 61 mi
Platte River near SchuylerRiver gauge, Platte River 6.47 ft High +0.22 ft 40 mi
Platte River at North BendRiver gauge, Platte River 3.65 ft Normal +0.21 ft 29 mi
Platte River near FremontRiver gauge, Platte River 7.19 ft Very high −0.06 ft 17 mi
Platte River near LesharaRiver gauge, Platte River 4.03 ft Low −0.25 ft 9 mi
Platte River near AshlandRiver gauge, Platte River 14.61 ft Low −0.13 ft 9 mi
Platte River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Platte River 3.37 ft Normal −0.16 ft 16 mi
Platte River at La PlatteRiver gauge, Platte River 10.32 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 23 mi
Platte River near AgencyRiver gauge, Platte River 7.41 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 135 mi
Platte River at Sharps StationRiver gauge, Platte River 5.17 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 150 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South Papillion Creek near GretnaRiver gauge, South Papillion Creek 5.45 ft Normal −0.02 ft 7 mi
Elkhorn River at WaterlooRiver gauge, Elkhorn River 2.26 ft Normal −0.04 ft 7 mi
West Papillion Creek at ElkhornRiver gauge, West Papillion Creek 3.30 ft Normal −0.01 ft 8 mi
West Papillion Creek at Pacific St at OmahaRiver gauge, West Papillion Creek 8.47 ft Normal −0.07 ft 10 mi
Wahoo Creek at AshlandRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek 5.16 ft Normal −0.05 ft 10 mi
Salt Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, Salt Creek 6.86 ft Normal −0.16 ft 10 mi
South Papillion Creek at ChalcoRiver gauge, South Papillion Creek 16.12 ft Normal −0.07 ft 11 mi
Wahoo Creek at IthacaRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek 4.93 ft High −0.04 ft 11 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Platte River near Venice compare with last year?

It is 0.30 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.62 ft.

What is flood stage for the Platte River near Venice?

The official flood stage is 15.50 ft. The level is currently 4.18 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Platte River near Venice in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 11.60 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.99 ft and 12.17 ft, based on 18 years of records.

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 Platte River near Venice today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM CDT, the water level was 11.32 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Platte River near Venice rising or falling?

Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Platte River near Venice normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:06796550 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.19798, -96.33949 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 11.32 ft 2026-10-19 20:15 Provisional
Water temperature 57 °F 2026-10-19 20:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Platte River near Venice (usgs:06796550). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/platte-river-near-venice

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