River stage
Cozad, Platte River
- River level
- 1.61 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 6.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 7.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 9.00 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS COZN1
- Flood stage
- 7.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 9.00 ft
- Major flood
- 11.00 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Cozad, NE read 1.61 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.89 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge COZN1
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| 7.00 ft | Water will enter the Blue Heron campground upstream and south of Gothenburg. |
| 7.50 ft | Minor lowland flooding occurs as both banks overflow. |
| 9.00 ft | Properties along the south channel begin to be impacted. |
| 11.00 ft | 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. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Cozad?
No. The Platte River at Cozad is at 1.61 ft, 4.89 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cozad?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6.5 ft, minor flooding 7.5 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Cozad?
The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge COZN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06766500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.