Platte River (Nebraska), Kearney (06770200)

StateNebraskaLatestUnknown (2020 cfs)
RiverPlatte RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-06 12:15 (52 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge2020 cfs (median: 1990 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height3.78 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Platte River (Nebraska), Kearney (06770200)

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-06 12:15 3.78 2020 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 11:15 3.80 2070 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 10:15 3.77 2000 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 09:15 3.75 1950 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 08:15 3.77 2000 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 07:15 3.77 2000 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 06:15 3.76 1970 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 05:15 3.72 1880 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 04:15 3.72 1880 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 03:15 3.72 1880 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 02:15 3.69 1810 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 01:15 3.69 1810 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-06 00:15 3.66 1740 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-05 23:15 3.62 1650 12900 (2015) 143 (2009) 3190 513 1140 1490 1990 3810 4790 8250
2026-06-05 22:15 3.60 1610 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 21:15 3.52 1450 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 20:15 3.46 1370 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 19:15 3.46 1370 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 18:15 3.50 1420 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 17:15 3.58 1570 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 16:15 3.69 1810 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 15:15 3.73 1900 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 14:15 3.78 2020 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 13:15 3.79 2050 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 12:15 3.81 2090 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 11:15 3.83 2140 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 10:15 3.80 2070 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 09:15 3.82 2120 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 08:15 3.80 2070 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 07:15 3.80 2070 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 06:15 3.78 2020 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 05:15 3.79 2050 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 04:15 3.79 2050 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 03:15 3.77 2000 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 02:15 3.76 1970 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 01:15 3.77 2000 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-05 00:15 3.73 1900 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-04 23:15 3.74 1920 13600 (2015) 143 (2009) 3240 516 1270 1470 1960 3700 4670 8500
2026-06-04 22:15 3.73 1900 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 21:15 3.73 1900 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 20:15 3.70 1830 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 19:15 3.72 1880 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 18:15 3.67 1760 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 17:15 3.70 1830 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 16:15 3.70 1830 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 15:15 3.71 1850 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 14:15 3.67 1760 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 13:15 3.69 1810 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 12:15 3.67 1760 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 11:15 3.69 1810 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 10:15 3.71 1850 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 09:15 3.67 1760 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 08:15 3.65 1720 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 07:15 3.69 1810 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 06:15 3.67 1760 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 05:15 3.67 1760 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 04:15 3.68 1790 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 03:15 3.69 1810 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 02:15 3.68 1790 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 01:15 3.66 1740 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-04 00:15 3.69 1810 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-03 23:15 3.69 1810 13800 (2015) 145 (2009) 3210 431 1030 1410 2000 3700 4860 8800
2026-06-03 22:15 3.71 1850 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 21:15 3.72 1880 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 20:15 3.68 1790 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 19:15 3.70 1830 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 18:15 3.72 1880 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 17:15 3.70 1830 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 16:15 3.71 1850 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 15:15 3.69 1810 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 14:15 3.69 1810 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 13:15 3.71 1850 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 12:15 3.71 1850 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 11:15 3.69 1810 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 10:15 3.70 1830 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 09:15 3.69 1810 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 08:15 3.70 1830 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 07:15 3.69 1810 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 06:15 3.69 1810 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 05:15 3.67 1760 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 04:15 3.67 1760 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 03:15 3.67 1760 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 02:15 3.66 1740 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 01:15 3.65 1720 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-03 00:15 3.65 1720 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950
2026-06-02 23:15 3.66 1740 14100 (2015) 151 (2009) 3300 465 974 1360 2120 4010 4880 8950

A total of 86 rows are displayed for years 2008 through 2025.