North Platte River Near Northgate, Co Realtime Data
NORTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR NORTHGATE, CO
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
45
Discharge (cfs)
2.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 45 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.42 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 49 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The North Platte River is formed by the confluence of several tributaries and is fed by snowmelt and precipitation. There are several dams on the river, including the Seminoe Dam and the Pathfinder Dam. The river experiences seasonal fluctuations in flow, with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt. The hydrology of the North Platte River is important for irrigation, recreation, and wildlife habitat. Interesting facts about the river include its role in the Oregon Trail and its designation as a Wild and Scenic River.
August 15, 2026
| Elevation | 7,823.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.42 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 44.6 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 31% |
| Year Over Year Average | 147 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,840 cfs |
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