Is the North Loup River flooding?

Nebraska · 4 gauges · Nebraska river levels

The North Loup River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Nebraska. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the North Loup River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nebraska river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is North Loup River near Saint Paul, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.90 ft on 6 June 1896, carrying 90,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1896 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.83 ft, 12.1 ft below that record.

Drains 4,302 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,759 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Loup River at Brewster, Nebr.No flooding2.77 ft5.5 ft
North Loup River at Taylor, Nebr.No flooding2.70 ft7 ft
North Loup River near Saint Paul, Nebr.No flooding2.83 ft7 ft
North Loup River at Ord, NENo current data
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.