River stage
Ashland, Platte River
- River level
- 14.60 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Recent high
- 16.38 ft
- Recent low
- 13.30 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ASLN1
- 30-day change
- +0.51 ft
- Average
- 14.40 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.32 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Ashland, NE read 14.60 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.40 ft below action stage. That is 0.51 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ASLN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.32 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 2 | 23.05 ft | 1997-02-20 |
| 3 | 21.98 ft | 2011-02-17 |
| 4 | 21.45 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 5 | 21.39 ft | 2001-03-15 |
| 6 | 21.22 ft | 2007-02-23 |
| 7 | 21.06 ft | 2008-05-31 |
| 8 | 20.95 ft | 2010-06-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
The river is at bankfull and overflows begin onto farmlands on both sides of the gage.
- 21.50 ft
The river begins to spread out for quite a distance from both banks with respect to flooding conditions. Flooding is widespread along and across the reach.
- 22.00 ft
Floodwaters will begin to impact the Linoma Beach area along the Sarpy County side.
- 27.50 ft
Major flooding is in progress and water nears the bottom of the Highway 6 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Ashland?
No. The Platte River at Ashland is at 14.6 ft, 4.4 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ashland?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 23.5 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Ashland?
The highest crest on record is 24.32 ft, on 2019-03-16.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Ashland?
At 14.6 ft it is higher than 66% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ASLN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06801000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.