North Loup River at Brewster, Nebr.
Is North Loup River at Brewster, Nebr. flooding right now?
North Loup River at Brewster, Nebr. measured 2.77 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 2.7 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.77 ft
Streamflow
261 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.33 ft on Wed, Feb 4, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.33 ft | 2015-02-04 |
| 5.01 ft | 2022-12-25 |
| 4.84 ft | 2014-01-28 |
| 4.48 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 4.41 ft | 2010-06-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Loup River at Dunning, Nebr. | 14.5 mi | Blaine County |
| Dismal River at Dunning, NE | 14.8 mi | Blaine County |
| Middle Loup River near Gates, Nebr. | 22.4 mi | Custer County |
| Calamus River near Harrop, NE | 24.3 mi | Loup County |
| North Loup River at Taylor, Nebr. | 27.2 mi | Loup 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.