At 6:00 PM tonight, the stage of the North Platte River at Bridgeport rose to 8.47 feet, which now marks the second highest level all-time. The updated forecast has the river rising to 8.60 feet between now and 6 AM tomorrow morning! Action (or bankfull) stage is 8.50 feet, and the all-time record high is 8.51 feet, set on May 28, 1973. Both of these levels are expected to be surpassed overnight.
At 8.50 feet, homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
Flood stage is 9.50 feet. At this time, flood stage conditions are not forecast.
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