Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.91 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 2 | 11.76 ft | 2022-02-10 |
| 3 | 11.63 ft | 2024-02-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Fremont, Platte River
- River level
- 7.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 9.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.91 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FREN1
- Record crest
- 11.91 ft
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 14.00 ft
- Major flood
- 17.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2024-06-23
In brief
The Platte River at Fremont, NE read 7.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.30 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FREN1
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 9.50 ft
Lowland areas upstream of Fremont may begin to flood. However, at this level there is no significant threat to property.
- 10.50 ft
Hormel Park may begin to flood. In addition, Ridge Road and Ridgeland Road may begin to be impacted.
- 11.50 ft
Many homes begin to be threatened at this level. In addition, Wildwood Park and Big Island Road may begin to be impacted by floodwaters.
- 17.00 ft
The Village of Inglewood begins to flood. Also at this level, monitoring of the Fremont levee increases to watch for potential overtopping upstream of Highway 77.
- 18.00 ft
At this level, the river reaches a level similar to what was experienced in 2019.
- 21.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 77 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Fremont?
No. The Platte River at Fremont is at 7.2 ft, 2.3 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fremont?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9.5 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Fremont?
The highest crest on record is 11.91 ft, on 2024-06-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FREN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.