South Platte River at Roscoe water level

Name: South Platte River at Roscoe water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Platte River, Nebraska, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.69ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 AM MDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 48.1 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Low water at South Platte River at Roscoe: the gauge reads 2.69 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.52 ft below the median of 3.21 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 6.31 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.94 ft (−0.25 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.07 ft – 2.75 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.21 ft0.52 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.60 ft – 4.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.94 ft−0.25 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.07 ft – 2.75 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.78 ft – 4.25 ft
Highest on record: 12.21 ftSeptember 21, 2013

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Water reaches the low steel on the bridge between Intersate 80 to Roscoe.
13.00 ft: Major flood stage. Widespread flooding between Interstate 80 and the railroad tracks along Highway 30. Water may cover the Interstate 80 exchange.
12.00 ft: Water may cover Link 51 B which is the road between Interstate 80 and Roscoe on the south side of the river and north of the Interstate. On the north side of the river extensive flooding of agricultural land.
11.00 ft: Moderate flood stage. Homes and out buildings along the river may flood. Flooding occurs along the river between Roscoe and the Interstate 80 exchange. Water may approach Link 51 B which is the road between Interstate 80 and Roscoe on the south side of the river.
10.00 ft: Water reaches the gage house floor.
9.00 ft: Flood Stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the river.
2.69 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	12.21 ft	September 21, 2013
2	11.29 ft	June 6, 1995
3	11.09 ft	May 16, 2015
4	10.69 ft	May 7, 1999
5	10.48 ft	June 19, 2015
6	10.20 ft	June 23, 2010
7	9.74 ft	July 6, 2002
8	9.69 ft	February 6, 2016
9	9.39 ft	June 16, 1997
10	9.31 ft	July 2, 1983

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 48%

Map

Other gauges on the South Platte River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Platte River at Fort MorganRiver gauge, South Platte River	9.48 ft	Below flood stage	+0.19 ft	131 mi

Questions and answers

How does the South Platte River at Roscoe compare with last year?

It is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.94 ft.

What is flood stage for the South Platte River at Roscoe?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.31 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the South Platte River at Roscoe in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.60 ft and 4.17 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 South Platte River at Roscoe today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 AM MDT, the water level was 2.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Platte River at Roscoe rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South Platte River at Roscoe normal?

Low 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:06764880 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.12611, -101.57667 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	2.69 ft	2026-10-18 08:30	Provisional
Flow	48.1 cfs	2026-10-18 08:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Platte River at Roscoe (usgs:06764880). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/south-platte-river-at-roscoe

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