Middle Loup River at Dunning, Nebr.
Is Middle Loup River at Dunning, Nebr. flooding right now?
Middle Loup River at Dunning, Nebr. measured 3.03 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.03 ft
Streamflow
504 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 8.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.35 ft on Thu, Feb 20, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 8.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.35 ft | 2025-02-20 |
| 7.02 ft | 1949-03-31 |
| 6.15 ft | 1996-03-25 |
| 5.88 ft | 2019-02-17 |
| 5.73 ft | 2021-02-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dismal River at Dunning, NE | 0.6 mi | Blaine County |
| North Loup River at Brewster, Nebr. | 14.5 mi | Blaine County |
| Dismal River near Thedford, Nebr. | 22.1 mi | Thomas County |
| South Loup River below N Fork S Loup River at Hoagland, Nebr | 25.8 mi | Logan County |
| Middle Loup River near Gates, Nebr. | 26.6 mi | Custer County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.