Platte River at Maxwell

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 2:23 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 12 - Major flood stage. Water may approach the 56D Link which is the road between Interstate 80 and Maxwell.
  • 10.5 - Access to homes along the Platte River may be cutoff.
  • 10 - Moderate flood stage. Water may cover portions of West Island Road and Old Military Road south and west of Maxwell.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.0618, -100.525
RFC MBRFC
State NE
WFO LBF
County Lincoln
Data Provider(s)
Nebraska DNR Nebraska Department of Natural Resources

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 6.07 ft on 06-10-2022
2. 6.54 ft on 06-23-2021
3. 6.58 ft on 07-25-2020
4. 6.71 ft on 05-29-2019
5. 6.21 ft on 05-05-2018

Historic Crests

1. 10.79 ft on 09-23-2013
2. 10.40 ft on 06-20-2015
3. 9.25 ft on 06-01-2016
4. 9.19 ft on 06-24-2010
5. 9.14 ft on 06-22-2011

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 2706.94 ft
moderate Flooding 2704.94 ft
minor Flooding 2703.94 ft
action 2702.94 ft
Latest Value 2699.07 ft
Gauge Zero 2694.94 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 6

Looking downstream from the highway bridge. Photo taken 7/9/2019 at a gage height of 5.8 ft.

Probability Information

No Images Available

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
North Platte
5250 E. Lee Bird Drive
North Platte, NE 69101
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