Platte River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 06805500. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT at gauge 06768000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Platte River is measured
10 USGS gauges on Platte River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on Platte River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 06767970 | Platte R, J2 Outflow and S Ch, near Overton, Nebr. | — |
| 06768000 | Platte River near Overton, Nebr. | Yes |
| 06768025 | Platte R,So-Ch,Cottonwood Ranch nr Overton, Nebr. | — |
| 06770200 | Platte River near Kearney, Nebr. | — |
| 06770500 | Platte River near Grand Island, Nebr. | — |
| 06774000 | Platte River near Duncan, Nebr. | — |
| 06796000 | Platte River at North Bend, Nebr. | — |
| 06796500 | Platte River near Leshara, Nebr. | Yes |
| 06801000 | Platte River near Ashland, Nebr. | Yes |
| 06805500 | Platte River at Louisville, Nebr. | Yes |
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).