This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.88 feet, which is down 0.01 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.89 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall the next 48-72 hours may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Heavy Rain Could Cause Additional Flooding Issues
From the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY: The area will experience significant rainfall through the week. Flooding of rivers and low lying areas is likely, especially Wednesday night into Thursday. Total rainfall accumluations of 1.5 to 3 inches are possible through Thursday afternoon. Should these rainfall amounts materialize, flash flooding could occur!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Latest Weather Update
There is a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, mainly Tuesday afternoon and evening. Less numerous late day thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and through the weekend.
A return to cloudy, cooler, and unsettled weather will occur from Wednesday into tht weekend. There is a possibility of significant precipitation during that time, with snow accumulations in the mountains of Wyoming.
The initial warm temperatures on Tuesday and then the precipitation for the rewst of the week will increase the rate of snow melt in the mountains. Rivers and streams in the western Nebraska Panhandle will rise this week.
A return to cloudy, cooler, and unsettled weather will occur from Wednesday into tht weekend. There is a possibility of significant precipitation during that time, with snow accumulations in the mountains of Wyoming.
The initial warm temperatures on Tuesday and then the precipitation for the rewst of the week will increase the rate of snow melt in the mountains. Rivers and streams in the western Nebraska Panhandle will rise this week.
Daily River Update
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.89 feet, which is down 0.08 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.97 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 7.9 feet for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.89 feet, which is down 0.08 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.97 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 7.9 feet for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Heavy Rain Still Likely Next Week
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is forecasting a strong storm system for next week, which will bring a prolonged period of rain to the area from Tuesday evening through at least Friday. The heaviest rain will likely fall Wednesday through Thursday, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible. Stay tuned for updates on how this heavy rain may impact river levels, and flooding conerns along the North Platte River!
Daily River Update
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Sunday the stage was 7.97 feet, which is down 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.16 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 8.0 feet through early next week.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Sunday the stage was 7.97 feet, which is down 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.16 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 8.0 feet through early next week.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Heavy Rain Becoming Increasing Likely Next Week
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is forecasting a strong pacific storm system to impact western Nebraska starting on Tuesday and Wednesday, with heavy rain possible, along with a chance for thunderstorms. This storm is forecast to stall over the area and move very slow, resulting in possible flooding concerns along area streams and rivers increasing by late next week.
Stay tuned for updates....
Stay tuned for updates....
River Forecast
Based on upstream gauge forecasts, the North Platte River @ Bridgeport is expected to remain nearly steady for the next 24-48 hours, assuming there is no rainfall during that time. No substantial rises or falls in the river level are forecast through that time.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/14/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.16 feet
* 24 HOURS AGO: 8.23 feet (-0.07 feet)
* 48 HOURS AGO: 8.18 feet (-0.02 feet)
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.16 feet
* 24 HOURS AGO: 8.23 feet (-0.07 feet)
* 48 HOURS AGO: 8.18 feet (-0.02 feet)
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Friday, May 13, 2011
River Crested; Steady Flows Expected
The North Platte River at Bridgeport appears to have crested this morning around 6:00 a.m. A slow and small fall in the river elevation has been observed through the day today. The river is still very full with near bankfull conditions currently being reported. The river has crept into some areas outside the normal river channel.
The short-term forecast is for dry weather to persist through the weekend. However, forecast models are hinting at a strong storm system moving into the region for the middle to late part of next week, possibly bringing the threat of heavy rains to the area. The Office of Emergency Management, along with Region 21 Emergency Management Officials are closely monitoring this situation, and will post updates as conditions warrant.
The short-term forecast is for dry weather to persist through the weekend. However, forecast models are hinting at a strong storm system moving into the region for the middle to late part of next week, possibly bringing the threat of heavy rains to the area. The Office of Emergency Management, along with Region 21 Emergency Management Officials are closely monitoring this situation, and will post updates as conditions warrant.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/13/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.23 feet
* YESTERDAY: 8.18 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.99 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.05 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.24 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river crested at 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.23 feet
* YESTERDAY: 8.18 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.99 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.05 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.24 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river crested at 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
River level surpasses second highest crest @ Bridgeport
At 6 AM this morning, the stage of the North Platte River @ Bridgeport was 8.37 feet. This level surpassed the June 20, 1984 crest of 8.33 feet to become the second highest crest all time.
The record crest was 8.51 feet on May 28, 1973. Some rises are expected through the weekend, with a steady or slow fall forecast after that time.
The record crest was 8.51 feet on May 28, 1973. Some rises are expected through the weekend, with a steady or slow fall forecast after that time.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/12/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.18 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.99 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.86 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.19 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the third highest crest all time.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.18 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.99 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.86 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.19 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the third highest crest all time.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/11/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/11/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the fifth highest crest all time.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the fifth highest crest all time.
River Stage Information
We have not received a river stage update at this time. We will update the river stage as soon as we receive updated stage information.
Rain Expected Today, Tomorrow
The National Weather Service is forecasting rain today and tomorrow across the entire area. At this time, it appears that rainfall amounts will approach a quarter to a half an inch, but isolated areas may pick up more rain under thunderstorms.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/10/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.86 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.95 feet**
* SATURDAY: 7.84 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: -0.09 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.02 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the 7.95 feet stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.86 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.95 feet**
* SATURDAY: 7.84 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: -0.09 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.02 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the 7.95 feet stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/9/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.95 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.84 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.63 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.11 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.95 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.84 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.63 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.11 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/8/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.84 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.63 feet
* FRIDAY: 7.41 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.21 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.43 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.84 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.63 feet
* FRIDAY: 7.41 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.21 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.43 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
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