River stage
Venice, Platte River
- River level
- 11.32 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.66 ft
- Recent high
- 13.37 ft
- Recent low
- 10.34 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VENN1
- 30-day change
- +0.50 ft
- Average
- 11.38 ft
- Readings
- 121
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.92 ft
In brief
The Platte River at Venice, NE read 11.32 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.68 ft below action stage. That is 0.50 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VENN1
Water 45 °F (7 °C) · 12 °F cooler than normal for this date · -30 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.92 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 2 | 18.18 ft | 2010-03-11 |
| 3 | 16.41 ft | 2014-03-11 |
| 4 | 16.05 ft | 2011-02-17 |
| 5 | 16.01 ft | 2015-01-29 |
| 6 | 15.64 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 7 | 15.63 ft | 2018-03-03 |
| 8 | 15.43 ft | 2008-05-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.50 ft
Water begins to overflow the east bank.
- 15.50 ft
The Two Rivers State Recreation Area is flooding.
- 17.50 ft
Water reaches the levee along the west bank.
- 22.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee along the west bank.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Platte River flooding at Venice?
No. The Platte River at Venice is at 11.32 ft, 3.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Venice?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 15.5 ft, moderate flooding 17.5 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Platte River has been at Venice?
The highest crest on record is 19.92 ft, on 2019-03-15.
Is the Platte River high or low right now at Venice?
At 11.32 ft it is higher than 53% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Venice, Platte River?
The water temperature at Venice, Platte River is 45 °F (7.4 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 12 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 29.5 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VENN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06796550). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.