Platte River Near Kearney, Nebr. Realtime Data
PLATTE RIVER NEAR KEARNEY, NEBR.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
132
Discharge (cfs)
2.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 132 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.35 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 158 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Loup River and the Elkhorn River, and has several dams along its course. Seasonal trends in flow are characterized by high flows during the spring snowmelt and precipitation events, followed by lower flows during the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Platte River is known for its role in the migration of sandhill cranes and other birds, with over 500,000 birds stopping along the river each year. Overall, the hydrology of the Platte River is complex and important to the ecological and socio-economic health of the region.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 2,138.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.35 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 132.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 32% |
| Year Over Year Average | 414 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 23,600 cfs |
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