River stage
Leshara, Platte River
- River level
- 4.01 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.54 ft
- Recent high
- 5.61 ft
- Recent low
- 3.19 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LESN1
- 30-day change
- +0.30 ft
- Average
- 4.12 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.84 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Leshara, NE read 4.01 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.49 ft below action stage. That is 0.30 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LESN1
Water 62 °F (17 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date · -13 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.84 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 2 | 11.47 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 3 | 9.55 ft | 2000-02-03 |
| 4 | 8.59 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 5 | 8.30 ft | 1997-02-22 |
| 6 | 8.30 ft | 2008-05-31 |
| 7 | 8.16 ft | 2025-06-27 |
| 8 | 8.13 ft | 1995-05-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
The river access site near Valley, along Highway 64, is closed.
- 7.50 ft
The river is at bankfull and water will begin to overtop the natural river banks.
- 8.50 ft
Significant lowland flooding is occurring as the river is out of its banks. In addition the Papio NRD access site at Highway 64 is flooded.
- 9.00 ft
The bathrooms located on the north side of the main parking lot begin to flood.
- 14.00 ft
Homes along Shunk Road will be flooded.
- 15.00 ft
The water level will be near the top of the Union Dike.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Leshara?
No. The Platte River at Leshara is at 4.01 ft, 3.49 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Leshara?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Leshara?
The highest crest on record is 11.84 ft, on 1996-02-09.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Leshara?
At 4.01 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Leshara, Platte River?
The water temperature at Leshara, Platte River is 62 °F (16.9 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 12.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LESN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06796500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.