River stage
Duncan, Platte River
- River level
- 3.37 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.32 ft
- Recent high
- 4.60 ft
- Recent low
- 2.71 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DNCN1
- 30-day change
- +0.43 ft
- Average
- 3.40 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 8.28 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Duncan, NE read 3.37 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.63 ft below action stage. That is 0.43 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DNCN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.28 ft | 1935-06-07 |
| 2 | 8.07 ft | 1983-06-14 |
| 3 | 8.04 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 4 | 8.00 ft | 1985-01-22 |
| 5 | 7.96 ft | 1983-06-18 |
| 6 | 7.91 ft | 1947-06-24 |
| 7 | 7.86 ft | 1993-03-11 |
| 8 | 7.45 ft | 1978-03-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Some rural lowlands begin to flood.
- 9.00 ft
The left bank begins to flood. The right bank is generally not subject to flooding except very high flows or severe ice action.
- 10.00 ft
Extensive flooding is widespread across a large expanse of the river reach.
- 13.50 ft
Water nears the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Duncan?
No. The Platte River at Duncan is at 3.37 ft, 3.63 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Duncan?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 10 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Duncan?
The highest crest on record is 8.28 ft, on 1935-06-07.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Duncan?
At 3.37 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DNCN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06774000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.