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The Platte and Elkhorn Rivers had overflowed their levees in the greater Omaha region, and some communities were put under a mandatory evacuation order. The Platte River at numerous sites had reached flooding of "historical proportions" with some sites breaking all-time record flood levels by as much as 5 feet (1.5 m). [49]
From Greeley, the South Platte turns east and flows about 200 miles (320 km) to its confluence with the North Platte River near the city of North Platte, Nebraska. The South Platte River has been dammed about 20 times for water storage, drinking water and irrigation purposes in Colorado as it flows to its confluence with the North Platte River.
The Platte and Elkhorn Rivers had overflowed their levees in the greater Omaha, Nebraska region and some communities were put under a mandatory evacuation order. The Platte River at numerous sites had reached flooding of "historical proportions" with some sites breaking all-time record flood levels by as much as 5 feet (1.5 m). [23]
Ricketts said Nebraska would invoke its rights under the South Platte River Compact amid concerns that Colorado's plans for the river could reduce water flows into his state by as much as 90% ...
The National Drought Center said the river is almost entirely dry downstream of Kearney. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
Camp Ashland is located on a flood plain by virtue of its proximity to the Platte River. Due to previous flood issues, the military has steadily increased the camp's flood protection over the years, from a five foot high protective berm/levee, to 3 foot high flood-control barrier doors following a 2015 flood that caused $3.7 million in damage. [5]
Here’s where and when the flash flood watch is. ... storms expected before 4 p.m. Storms have already begun firing up over Kansas and Nebraska. ... could lead to or extend river flooding.
The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, about 200 miles (320 km) long, [4] in southwestern Iowa and northwestern Missouri in the United States. It is sometimes known as the Little Platte River to distinguish it from the larger Platte River, also a tributary of the Missouri, in nearby Nebraska; the Platte River of Missouri itself ...