River stage
Overton, Platte River
- River level
- 2.60 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 3.77 ft
- Recent low
- 2.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OVTN1
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 2.75 ft
- Readings
- 118
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.43 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Overton, NE read 2.60 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.90 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OVTN1
Water 59 °F (15 °C) · 3 °F warmer than normal for this date · -18 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.43 ft | 1973-05-15 |
| 2 | 10.36 ft | 1974-01-09 |
| 3 | 9.78 ft | 1972-01-26 |
| 4 | 9.57 ft | 1969-01-23 |
| 5 | 9.44 ft | 1983-06-22 |
| 6 | 9.38 ft | 1983-06-28 |
| 7 | 9.25 ft | 1988-01-21 |
| 8 | 9.05 ft | 2008-05-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
Minor flooding begins downstream near the Interstate 80 Elm Creek exchange.
- 12.00 ft
At this level water begins to impact nearby gravel pit operations on the north side of the channel.
- 14.00 ft
Floodwaters reach the bottom of the Platte River Overton Bridge. In addition the gage house begins to be impacted.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Overton?
No. The Platte River at Overton is at 2.6 ft, 3.9 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Overton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6.5 ft, minor flooding 7.5 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Overton?
The highest crest on record is 10.43 ft, on 1973-05-15.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Overton?
At 2.6 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Overton, Platte River?
The water temperature at Overton, Platte River is 59 °F (15.2 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 18.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OVTN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06768000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.