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Platte River near Schuyler water level

River gauge, Platte River, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.31ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

8 10 Minor floodstage 10.50 ft Highest onrecord 10.10 ft

History

History
6.06.5ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 196.06.5ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
6.06.57.0ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 196.06.57.0ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
6810ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage6810ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
678ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026678ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Platte River near Schuyler, where the gauge shows 6.31 ft.

The median for mid-October is 6.22 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft above typical. It is 4.19 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.24 ft, a difference of +0.07 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 4.19 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 6.02 ft – 6.95 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
6.22 ft0.09 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
5.91 ft – 6.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year
6.24 ft+0.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
6.02 ft – 6.95 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5.29 ft – 8.33 ft
Highest on record
10.10 ftJune 22, 2024

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
110.10 ftJune 22, 2024
29.58 ftFebruary 28, 2022
39.49 ftJune 27, 2025
49.46 ftFebruary 24, 2023

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 63° 41° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 66° 44° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 73° 54° – Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 75° 56° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 76° 62° 0.06 in Wind 22 mph
24 Sat 69° 50° 0.35 in, 44% Wind 21 mph
25 Sun 64° 44° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Platte River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Platte River near OvertonRiver gauge, Platte River 2.58 ft Low +0.02 ft 139 mi
Platte River near KearneyRiver gauge, Platte River 2.39 ft Normal −0.13 ft 118 mi
Platte River near Grand IslandRiver gauge, Platte River 3.55 ft Normal +0.12 ft 74 mi
Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River 3.46 ft Normal −0.05 ft 23 mi
Platte River at North BendRiver gauge, Platte River 3.87 ft Normal +0.23 ft 15 mi
Platte River near FremontRiver gauge, Platte River 6.85 ft Normal −0.35 ft 29 mi
Platte River near LesharaRiver gauge, Platte River 4.05 ft Normal −0.22 ft 35 mi
Platte River near VeniceRiver gauge, Platte River 11.40 ft Normal −0.18 ft 40 mi
Platte River near AshlandRiver gauge, Platte River 14.72 ft Normal −0.13 ft 45 mi
Platte River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Platte River 3.40 ft Normal −0.06 ft 54 mi
Platte River at La PlatteRiver gauge, Platte River 10.33 ft Below flood stage +0.06 ft 64 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Shell Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Shell Creek 10.10 ft High +0.01 ft 14 mi
Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County lineRiver gauge 4.45 ft High −0.07 ft 18 mi
North Oak Creek near TouhyRiver gauge, North Oak Creek 3.59 ft Normal −0.02 ft 22 mi
North Oak Creek at ValparaisoRiver gauge, North Oak Creek 4.72 ft Normal −0.02 ft 26 mi
Wahoo Creek at S Chestnut St at WahooRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek 7.56 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 27 mi
Maple Creek near NickersonRiver gauge, Maple Creek 2.49 ft Low −0.01 ft 29 mi
Prairie Creek near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Prairie Creek 2.07 ft Normal −0.03 ft 32 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Platte River near Schuyler higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.24 ft.

What is flood stage for the Platte River near Schuyler?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 4.19 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 6.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.91 ft and 6.51 ft, based on 5 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 Schuyler today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT, the water level was 6.31 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Platte River near Schuyler rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Platte River near Schuyler normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:06794700 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.41418, -97.05973 (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 6.31 ft 2026-10-19 16:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Platte River near Schuyler (usgs:06794700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/platte-river-near-schuyler

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