South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr.
Is South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr. flooding right now?
South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr. measured 2.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.28 ft
Streamflow
132 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.15 ft on Thu, Mar 16, 1978.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.15 ft | 1978-03-16 |
| 13.78 ft | 1966-02-11 |
| 13.77 ft | 1969-03-19 |
| 13.7 ft | 1969-03-20 |
| 13 ft | 1968-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek near Dannebrog, NE | 12.8 mi | Howard County |
| Mud Creek near Sweetwater, NE | 13.1 mi | Buffalo County |
| Silver Creek at Ovina, NE | 15.7 mi | Hall County |
| Prairie Creek near Ovina, NE | 17.2 mi | Hall County |
| Wood River near Gibbon, NE | 18.3 mi | Buffalo 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.