River Statement
Issued by NWS North Platte, NE
Issued by NWS North Platte, NE
591 FGUS83 KLBF 131432 RVSLBF NEC069-101-111-141700- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service North Platte NE 732 AM MST Sat Jan 13 2024 ...ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS DUE TO ICE JAMMING TO CONTINUE ALONG THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER AT LEWELLEN AND NORTH PLATTE... .Very cold temperatures have led to ice formation along the North Platte River over the past couple of days. Ice jams have occurred along the North Platte River at North Platte and Lewellen and may lead to elevated river levels for both of these river points. At this time, river levels are expected to remain below flood stage. The next river product will be issued by 10 AM CT Sunday or earlier if conditions warrant. && The current observed and forecast stages for the next four days include: Fld Observed Forecasts (5 am MST) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue North Platte River Lewellen 8.0 7.4 Sat 6 am MST 7.4 7.3 7.3 North Platte 6.0 5.9 Sat 7 am MST 5.9 5.9 5.9 Stay tuned for further developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio, radio and television stations or online at www.weather.gov/northplatte. $$