Middle Loup River near Gates, Nebr.
Is Middle Loup River near Gates, Nebr. flooding right now?
Middle Loup River near Gates, Nebr. measured 4.61 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.61 ft
Streamflow
845 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.16 ft on Wed, Mar 13, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.16 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 7.29 ft | 2021-02-16 |
| 6.88 ft | 2018-01-04 |
| 6.86 ft | 2022-12-29 |
| 5.65 ft | 2017-10-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Loup River at Taylor, Nebr. | 15.4 mi | Loup County |
| North Loup River at Brewster, Nebr. | 22.4 mi | Blaine County |
| Calamus River near Harrop, NE | 23.4 mi | Loup County |
| Calamus River near Burwell, Nebr. | 25.4 mi | Garfield County |
| Dismal River at Dunning, NE | 26.4 mi | Blaine 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.