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Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026

Nebraska swim report

On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Nebraska was 79°F at Platte River near Leshara, Nebr.; no water-related NWS hazards are active.

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 11 sensors reporting a water temperature in Nebraska today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

  1. #1
    Platte River near Leshara, Nebr.USGS gauge · 14,000 ft³/s
    79°F 26°C9 hrs ago
  2. #2
    Platte River at Louisville, Nebr.USGS gauge · 11,300 ft³/s
    79°F 26°C9 hrs ago
  3. #3
    Elkhorn River at Waterloo, Nebr.USGS gauge · 1,120 ft³/s
    78°F 26°C9 hrs ago
  4. #477°F 25°C9 hrs ago
  5. #576°F 24°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Nebraska

No water-related NWS hazards are active in Nebraska right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.

Where to swim in Nebraska

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Nebraska — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

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