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South Channel Platte River

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 252 ft³/s over 18 years).
Use cautionGood conditions today

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 06770200, as of Aug 22, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 252 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
42 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.17 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 252 ft³/s over 18 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Nebraska yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Platte River near Kearney, Nebr. (17.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Channel Platte River

H: 84° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
73°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
71%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Mist
67°
6 AM
Light drizzle
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
83°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
83°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Channel Platte River?
South Channel Platte River is a river in Nebraska.
Can you swim at South Channel Platte River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is South Channel Platte River rated?
South Channel Platte River in Nebraska has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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