River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake McConaughy

River stage

Odessa, Platte River

River level
2.67 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
6.00 ft
Flood stage
7.00 ft
Record crest
8.27 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ODSN1

Record crest
8.27 ft
Flood stage
7.00 ft
Major flood
12.00 ft
Crest date
2019-07-09

In brief

The Platte River at Odessa, NE read 2.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.33 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge ODSN1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 6.00 ftMinor flooding 7.00 ftMajor flooding 12.00 ft CURRENT 2.67 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 8.27 ft 2019-07-09
2 7.94 ft 1995-06-10
3 7.82 ft 1983-06-29
4 7.62 ft 2013-09-28
5 7.49 ft 2015-06-18
6 6.78 ft 2014-03-05
7 6.74 ft 2016-05-30
8 6.32 ft 2018-02-20

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 7.00 ft

    Low land pasture land along the river will flood.

  2. 12.00 ft

    The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site and nearby commercial buildings will be threatened.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Platte River flooding at Odessa?

No. The Platte River at Odessa is at 2.67 ft, 3.33 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Odessa?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7 ft and major flooding 12 ft.

What is the highest the Platte River has been at Odessa?

The highest crest on record is 8.27 ft, on 2019-07-09.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ODSN1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.