Streamflow discharge was last observed at 815 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.30 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,286 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow is influenced by snowmelt, precipitation, and water management practices. The Platte River has several tributaries, including the Loup River and the Elkhorn River, and there are several dams along the river that regulate flow. Seasonal trends include higher flow during the spring and summer due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. One interesting fact about the hydrology of the Platte River is that it is a braided river, meaning that it has multiple channels that repeatedly split and rejoin.
| Elevation | 1,269.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.3 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 815.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 19% |
| Year Over Year Average | 5,330 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 61,700 cfs |