Platte River near Schuyler water level

Name: Platte River near Schuyler water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Platte River, Nebraska, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

6.77ft Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM CDT (34 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Platte River near Schuyler: the latest reading is 6.77 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.22 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.55 ft above typical. It is 3.73 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.24 ft, a difference of +0.53 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 6.02 ft – 6.95 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.22 ft0.55 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+0.53 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

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.10 ft	June 22, 2024
2	9.58 ft	February 28, 2022
3	9.49 ft	June 27, 2025
4	9.46 ft	February 24, 2023

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.74 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 64° 41° – Wind 16 mph

19 Mon 62° 41° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 70° 46° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 75° 54° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 76° 58° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 77° 62° – Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 69° 56° 0.02 in, 37% Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Platte River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Platte River near OvertonRiver gauge, Platte River	2.59 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	139 mi
Platte River near KearneyRiver gauge, Platte River	2.40 ft	Normal	−0.28 ft	118 mi
Platte River near Grand IslandRiver gauge, Platte River	3.50 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	74 mi
Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River	3.48 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	23 mi
Platte River at North BendRiver gauge, Platte River	3.23 ft	Normal	−0.30 ft	15 mi
Platte River near FremontRiver gauge, Platte River	7.05 ft	High	−0.28 ft	29 mi
Platte River near LesharaRiver gauge, Platte River	4.35 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	35 mi
Platte River near VeniceRiver gauge, Platte River	11.60 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	40 mi
Platte River near AshlandRiver gauge, Platte River	14.69 ft	Normal	+0.07 ft	45 mi
Platte River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Platte River	3.46 ft	Normal	+0.13 ft	54 mi
Platte River at La PlatteRiver gauge, Platte River	10.47 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 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	4.49 ft	High	−0.02 ft	18 mi
North Oak Creek near TouhyRiver gauge, North Oak Creek	3.61 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	22 mi
North Oak Creek at ValparaisoRiver gauge, North Oak Creek	4.72 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	26 mi
Wahoo Creek at S Chestnut St at WahooRiver gauge, Wahoo Creek	7.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	27 mi
Maple Creek near NickersonRiver gauge, Maple Creek	2.50 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	29 mi
Prairie Creek near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Prairie Creek	2.09 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Platte River near Schuyler higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.53 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 3.73 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 18, 2026, 11:45 PM CDT, the water level was 6.77 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Platte River near Schuyler rising or falling?

Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Platte River near Schuyler normal?

Very high 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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	6.77 ft	2026-10-19 04:45	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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