North Platte River near Northgate water level

Name: North Platte River near Northgate water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Platte River, Colorado, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 50.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The North Platte River near Northgate is at 2.39 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.61 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 2.39 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, 5.61 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.
2.39 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

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:23 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 65%

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	3.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 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	13.2 cfs	Low	−0.8 cfs	126 mi
North Platte River at ScottsbluffRiver gauge, North Platte River	4.11 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	152 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River	1.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	26 mi
North Brush Creek near SaratogaRiver gauge, North Brush Creek	9.0 cfs	Low	−0.3 cfs	31 mi
Encampment River at Mouth, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River	2.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 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	−0.1 cfs	39 mi
Fish Creek at Upper Station near Steamboat SpringsRiver gauge, Fish Creek	16.3 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	40 mi
Yampa River at Steamboat SpringsRiver gauge, Yampa River	1.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	41 mi
Elk River near MilnerRiver gauge, Elk River	1.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 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 5.61 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 19, 2026, 08:45 PM MDT, the water level was 2.39 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	2.39 ft	2026-10-20 02:45	Provisional
Flow	50.6 cfs	2026-10-20 03:45	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer