The Platte River
(and one photo from Des Moines)
September 2003

All Images © K. Dewey, High Plains Regional Climate Center

September 3, 2003.  Image © Ken Dewey: High Plains Regional Climate Center.
Looking east at the almost empty Platte River at the I-80 bridge near Mahoney State Park.


September 6, 2003.  Image © Ken Dewey: High Plains Regional Climate Center.
A nearly empty Platte River at the I-80 bridge just west of Gretna (20 miles west of Omaha).


September 6, 2003.  Image © Ken Dewey: High Plains Regional Climate Center.
A nearly empty Platte River at the I-80 bridge just west of Gretna (20 miles west of Omaha).


September 6, 2003.  Image © Ken Dewey: High Plains Regional Climate Center.
A nearly empty Des Moines River at the I-80 bridge in Des Moines.  Ten years ago
this river was at flood stage for most of the summer.

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