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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.

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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.

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