Platte River (Nebraska), Ashland (06801000)

StateNebraskaLatestUnknown (3150 cfs)
RiverPlatte RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-24 21:00 (52 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge3150 cfs (median: 3100 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height14.16 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Platte River (Nebraska), Ashland (06801000)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
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Discharge
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Discharge
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2026-09-24 21:00 14.16 3150 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 20:00 14.22 3330 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 19:00 14.26 3460 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 18:00 14.31 3620 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 17:00 14.36 3790 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 16:00 14.39 3890 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 15:00 14.42 4000 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 14:00 14.42 4000 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 13:00 14.43 4030 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 12:00 14.41 3960 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 11:00 14.36 3790 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 10:00 14.27 3490 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 07:00 13.95 2530 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 06:00 13.87 2310 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 05:00 13.88 2330 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 04:00 13.89 2360 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 03:00 13.90 2390 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 02:00 13.93 2480 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 01:00 13.95 2530 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-24 00:00 13.97 2590 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-23 23:00 14.02 2740 12600 (2019) 595 (1939) 3750 1180 1480 1870 2010 3100 4830 5370 6910 8870
2026-09-23 22:00 14.05 2820 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 21:00 14.11 3000 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 20:00 14.17 3180 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 19:00 14.23 3370 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 18:00 14.28 3530 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 17:00 14.33 3690 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 16:00 14.39 3890 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 15:00 14.43 4030 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 14:00 14.48 4210 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 13:00 14.51 4310 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 12:00 14.52 4350 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 11:00 14.51 4310 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 10:00 14.48 4210 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 09:00 14.42 4000 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 08:00 14.33 3690 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 07:00 14.23 3370 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 06:00 14.13 3060 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 05:00 14.05 2820 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 04:00 14.00 2680 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 03:00 13.99 2650 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 02:00 14.00 2680 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 01:00 14.02 2740 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-23 00:00 14.05 2820 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910
2026-09-22 23:00 14.10 2970 13400 (2019) 595 (1939) 3760 1210 1580 1810 1970 3070 4940 5180 6510 8910

A total of 45 rows are displayed for years 1928 through 2024.