River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake McConaughy

River stage

Darr, Platte River

River level
6.44 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
10.50 ft
Flood stage
11.50 ft
Record crest
10.92 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DARN1

Record crest
10.92 ft
Flood stage
11.50 ft
Moderate flood
12.50 ft
Major flood
13.00 ft
Crest date
2023-06-30

In brief

The Platte River at Darr, NE read 6.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.06 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge DARN1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 10.50 ftMinor flooding 11.50 ftModerate flooding 12.50 ftMajor flooding 13.00 ft CURRENT 6.44 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 10.92 ft 2023-06-30
2 10.71 ft 2019-07-09
3 9.75 ft 2017-06-03
4 9.14 ft 2020-01-13
5 8.90 ft 2025-06-04
6 8.74 ft 2018-05-21
7 8.30 ft 2021-03-16
8 7.91 ft 2024-03-27

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 11.50 ft

    Water will begin to enter the Blue Heron campground upstream and south of Gothenburg.

  2. 12.00 ft

    There will be widespread flooding of low land areas along the river including the Blue Heron Campground.

  3. 13.00 ft

    There will be significant flooding of rural areas near the river.

  4. 16.00 ft

    Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Road 755.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Platte River flooding at Darr?

No. The Platte River at Darr is at 6.44 ft, 4.06 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Darr?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 10.5 ft, minor flooding 11.5 ft, moderate flooding 12.5 ft and major flooding 13 ft.

What is the highest the Platte River has been at Darr?

The highest crest on record is 10.92 ft, on 2023-06-30.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DARN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.