Platte River Near Grand Island, Nebr. Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 232 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.32 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 144 .

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The stream gauge measures the river's flow, which is primarily provided by snowmelt and precipitation from the Rocky Mountains. The river has several tributaries, including the Loup River and Wood River, and is regulated by several dams, such as the Kingsley Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river's flow is highest in the spring due to snowmelt and decreases during the summer months. An interesting fact about the Platte River is that it is a critical stopover point for millions of migratory birds, including sandhill cranes, who stop to rest and feed along its banks.