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SwedenPlatte River at Sharps Station water level
River gauge, Platte River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 675 cfs
History
What this means
The Platte River at Sharps Station is at 5.24 ft, in the normal range.
It is 20.76 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.24 ft and 5.53 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
- 36.43 ftJuly 26, 1993
Floating and fishing near Platte River at Sharps Station
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 26.00 ft, 20.76 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 31.50 ft
- The south approach to the Highway B bridge over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from the Platte River.
- 30.50 ft
- Interurban Road floods about 1.5 miles southeast of Sharps Station.
- 29.00 ft
- Backwater from the Platte River floods Highway KK along the Little Platte River at the location 0.2 miles east of Highway B.
- 26.00 ft
- Low-lying rural land along the river begins to flood.
- 5.24 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: 40 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.43 ft | July 26, 1993 |
| 2 | 35.68 ft | May 10, 2007 |
| 3 | 34.95 ft | June 1, 2019 |
| 4 | 34.55 ft | June 10, 1984 |
| 5 | 33.81 ft | June 1, 1982 |
| 6 | 33.63 ft | June 28, 2021 |
| 7 | 33.14 ft | October 12, 1986 |
| 8 | 32.91 ft | April 30, 2009 |
| 9 | 32.89 ft | June 16, 2008 |
| 10 | 32.71 ft | June 18, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Platte River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte River near VeniceRiver gauge, Platte River | 11.51 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 150 mi |
| Platte River near AshlandRiver gauge, Platte River | 14.71 ft | Low | +0.12 ft | 142 mi |
| Platte River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Platte River | 3.52 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 135 mi |
| Platte River at La PlatteRiver gauge, Platte River | 10.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 131 mi |
| Platte River near AgencyRiver gauge, Platte River | 7.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Platte River at SmithvilleRiver gauge, Little Platte River | 12.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Missouri River at LeavenworthRiver gauge, Missouri River | 5.42 ft | Below flood stage | +0.26 ft | 11 mi |
| Missouri River above ParkvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Platte River near PlattsburgRiver gauge, Little Platte River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Stranger Creek at EastonRiver gauge, Stranger Creek | 2.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 21 mi |
| Missouri River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 21 mi |
| Fishing River above MosbyRiver gauge, Fishing River | 15.8 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 21 mi |
| Kansas River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Kansas River | 15.40 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Platte River at Sharps Station?
The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 20.76 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 Platte River at Sharps Station today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 PM CDT, the water level was 5.24 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Platte River at Sharps Station rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Platte River at Sharps Station normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Platte River at Sharps Station?
The highest level on record is 36.43 ft on July 26, 1993.
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:06821190(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.40097, -94.72683(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 | 5.24 ft | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 675 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Platte River at Sharps Station (usgs:06821190). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/platte-river-at-sharps-station
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