River IA NE

Platte River

Iowa • 41.0654, -95.5660

Length

316 mi

508 km

Elevation

2,769′ → 945′

1,824 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.11%

5.8 ft/mi

Drainage

60,231 mi²

155,997 km²

Avg Flow

6,595 cfs

2.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,769 mi

2,847 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Platte River

There are 14 USGS water level monitoring stations on Platte River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 30 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Platte River.