Platte River near Cozad (North Channel)
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/01/2025 4:00 AM CDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 11 ft Moderate Flooding 9 ft Minor Flooding 7.5 ft Action 6.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 11 - Gravel pits and some rural homes and county roads adjacent to the river may begin to flood. The town of Cozad is not located in the flood plain.
- 9 - Properties along the south channel begin to be impacted.
- 7.5 - Minor lowland flooding occurs as both banks overflow.
- 7 - Water will enter the Blue Heron campground upstream and south of Gothenburg.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 40.8375, -99.9867 |
| RFC | MBRFC |
| State | NE |
| WFO | GID |
| County | Dawson |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| Nebraska Department of Natural Resources | Click for DNR site |
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