Station Name: Platte River at Louisville, Nebr
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,007 feet

Nearest Address:
21395 State Hwy 50
Louisville, NE 68059
Sarpy County

GPS Coordinates: 41.01497778, -96.1575

Nearby Water Temperatures

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 5:08PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 5:08 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 1:00 AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 211 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST IOWA POTTAWATTAMIE IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA BUTLER DODGE DOUGLAS SARPY SAUNDERS WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA BOONE COLFAX PLATTE IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CASS GAGE JEFFERSON JOHNSON LANCASTER NEMAHA OTOE PAWNEE RICHARDSON SALINE SEWARD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, ASHLAND, AUBURN, BEATRICE, BELLEVUE, BLAIR, COLUMBUS, COUNCIL BLUFFS, CRETE, DAVID CITY, FAIRBURY, FALLS CITY, FREMONT, LA VISTA, LINCOLN, MILFORD, NEBRASKA CITY, OMAHA, PAPILLION, PAWNEE CITY, PLATTSMOUTH, SCHUYLER, SEWARD, ST. EDWARD, STERLING, TABLE ROCK, TECUMSEH, WAHOO, WILBER, AND YUTAN.

Flood Watch issued May 17 at 12:32AM CDT until May 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 12:32 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa, including the following counties, Fremont and Page and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson and Saline. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ongoing storm activity will combine with incoming storms from the west, with increasing flood chances through the overnight hours. Short-term models indicate that 3-5 inches will be possible, with rain rates of 1-2 inches or more in one hour already observed. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flood Warning issued May 17 at 12:54AM CDT until May 17 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska... Central Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 300 AM CDT. * At 1254 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Auburn, Peru, Johnson, Talmage, Brownville, Brock, Julian, Lorton, Duck Creek Recreation Area and Brownville State Recreation Area.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 17 at 12:39AM CDT until May 17 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 12:39 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 211, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA GAGE JOHNSON NEMAHA OTOE PAWNEE RICHARDSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUBURN, BEATRICE, FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA CITY, PAWNEE CITY, STERLING, TABLE ROCK, AND TECUMSEH.

Flash Flood Warning issued May 16 at 11:08PM CDT until May 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Northern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska... Southwestern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 215 AM CDT. * At 1108 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tecumseh, Sterling, Cook, Douglas, Crab Orchard, Burr, St Mary and Vesta.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.