Station Name: Platte River near Overton, Nebr.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,310 feet / 704 meters

Nearest Address:
Road 444
Overton, NE
Dawson County

GPS Coordinates: 40.6825, -99.5405556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 12:17PM CDT until June 28 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 12:17 PM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Hastings NE has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... South Loup River At Saint Michael affecting Howard, Hall and Buffalo Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. The river is expected to crest below 11 feet later this afternoon through early evening. * WHERE...South Loup River at Saint Michael. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water floods agricultural lowlands and woodlands adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is around 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 10.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 07/26/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at 230 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 10:20AM CDT until June 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 10:20 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska, including the following counties, in central Nebraska, Howard, Merrick and Sherman. In south central Nebraska, Adams, Buffalo, Franklin, Hall and Kearney. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1009 AM CDT, Extensive flooding from Wednesday night's rainfall will likely continue through tonight. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches were recorded with over 7 inches in Grand Island. Flooding of small creeks/streams and mainly rural county roads will likely continue. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Oak Creek, Warm Slough, Loup River, Prairie Slough, Sand Creek, Silver Creek, Little Blue River, Middle Branch Thompson Creek, Cow Creek, South Loup River, Flash Creek, East Branch Thompson Creek, West Branch Thirtytwo Mile Creek, Buckeye Creek, Sweet Creek, Big Slough, Lake Creek, Deer Creek, Cherry Creek, Lincoln Creek, Wood River, Scott Creek, Beaver Creek, North Branch West Fork Big Blue River, Box Elder Creek, Flat Creek, Turkey Creek, South Branch Sand Creek, West Fork Big Blue River, Thirtytwo Mile Creek, Elk Creek, Moores Creek, Pawnee Creek, Middle Loup River, Prairie Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Dry Creek, West Fork Farmers Creek and West Branch Thompson Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Island, Ravenna, Wood River, Shelton, Kenesaw, Alda, Prosser and Norman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:20AM CDT until June 27 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 9:20 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Mud Creek At Sweetwater affecting Buffalo and Sherman Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Wood River Near Alda affecting Hall County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mud Creek at Sweetwater. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, There will be widespread lowland flooding and Highway 68 access to Ravenna will be under water. In addition, water may encroach on Highway 2 between Hazard and Sweetwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 8.1 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 06/18/1962. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 10:20AM CDT until June 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 10:20 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska, including the following counties, in central Nebraska, Howard, Merrick and Sherman. In south central Nebraska, Adams, Buffalo, Franklin, Hall and Kearney. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1009 AM CDT, Extensive flooding from Wednesday night's rainfall will likely continue through tonight. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches were recorded with over 7 inches in Grand Island. Flooding of small creeks/streams and mainly rural county roads will likely continue. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Oak Creek, Warm Slough, Loup River, Prairie Slough, Sand Creek, Silver Creek, Little Blue River, Middle Branch Thompson Creek, Cow Creek, South Loup River, Flash Creek, East Branch Thompson Creek, West Branch Thirtytwo Mile Creek, Buckeye Creek, Sweet Creek, Big Slough, Lake Creek, Deer Creek, Cherry Creek, Lincoln Creek, Wood River, Scott Creek, Beaver Creek, North Branch West Fork Big Blue River, Box Elder Creek, Flat Creek, Turkey Creek, South Branch Sand Creek, West Fork Big Blue River, Thirtytwo Mile Creek, Elk Creek, Moores Creek, Pawnee Creek, Middle Loup River, Prairie Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Dry Creek, West Fork Farmers Creek and West Branch Thompson Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Island, Ravenna, Wood River, Shelton, Kenesaw, Alda, Prosser and Norman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 6:04AM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 6:04 AM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Nebraska, including the following counties, Howard and Sherman. * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in creeks and streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 602 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to occur today in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen over the past 12 hours on already saturated soils. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dry Creek, Rock Creek, Cow Creek, Deer Creek, Turkey Creek, Auger Creek, Munson Creek, Moffet Creek, Middle Loup River, Beaver Creek, Cedar Creek, Oak Creek, Spring Creek and Cady Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Paul, Elba, Ashton, Farwell, Rockville and Cushing.

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