River stage
Louisville, Platte River
- River level
- 3.48 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.44 ft
- Recent high
- 7.45 ft
- Recent low
- 2.31 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LOUN1
- 30-day change
- +0.65 ft
- Average
- 3.48 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 13.82 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Louisville, NE read 3.48 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.52 ft below action stage. That is 0.65 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LOUN1
Water 65 °F (18 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date · -9 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.82 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 2 | 12.45 ft | 1960-03-30 |
| 3 | 11.90 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 4 | 11.47 ft | 1993-03-10 |
| 5 | 11.35 ft | 1984-06-14 |
| 6 | 10.83 ft | 1978-03-20 |
| 7 | 10.48 ft | 2008-05-31 |
| 8 | 10.35 ft | 1957-06-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
The bike path at Highway 50 along the river begins to flood. Also, lowland flooding starts along both of the banks.
- 11.00 ft
The Meadow levee on the north bank of the Highway 50 bridge may overtop. This along with increasing lowland flooding may begin to impact structures near the river.
- 12.00 ft
Highway 31, north of the river, between Riha Road and Highway 50 begins to flood.
- 13.00 ft
Highway 50 just north of the river begins to flood.
- 17.50 ft
Though unlikely to occur, water reaches the bottom of the Highway 50 bridge at this level.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Louisville?
No. The Platte River at Louisville is at 3.48 ft, 4.52 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Louisville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Louisville?
The highest crest on record is 13.82 ft, on 2019-03-16.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Louisville?
At 3.48 ft it is higher than 53% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Louisville, Platte River?
The water temperature at Louisville, Platte River is 65 °F (18.4 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 8.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LOUN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06805500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.