River stage
North Bend, Platte River
- River level
- 3.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.26 ft
- Recent high
- 5.36 ft
- Recent low
- 2.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NBDN1
- 30-day change
- +0.84 ft
- Average
- 3.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.55 ft
In brief
The Platte River at North Bend, NE read 3.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.44 ft below action stage. That is 0.84 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NBDN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.55 ft | 1978-03-19 |
| 2 | 12.24 ft | 1971-02-20 |
| 3 | 11.96 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 4 | 10.97 ft | 1993-03-08 |
| 5 | 10.89 ft | 2010-03-10 |
| 6 | 10.59 ft | 1985-02-28 |
| 7 | 10.44 ft | 1980-01-18 |
| 8 | 10.32 ft | 1994-03-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Rural overflows begin within reach of the gage, mainly pasture lands.
- 8.00 ft
Flooding is impacting structures along the river.
- 10.00 ft
Homes and cabins along the sandpit lakes between the gage and town become threatened. The overflow channel may encroach upon the Union Pacific railroad tracks.
- 12.00 ft
The Union Pacific tracks/levee are threatened with overtopping.
- 14.00 ft
All levees along the river are in danger of overtopping.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at North Bend?
No. The Platte River at North Bend is at 3.56 ft, 3.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at North Bend?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 11.5 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at North Bend?
The highest crest on record is 15.55 ft, on 1978-03-19.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at North Bend?
At 3.56 ft it is higher than 75% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NBDN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06796000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.