Is the South Loup River flooding?
The South 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 South 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr.. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.15 ft on 16 March 1978, carrying 11,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1944 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.28 ft, 10.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Loup River at Arnold, Nebr. | No flooding | 4.20 ft | 8 ft | |
| South Loup River at Pressey WMA near Oconto, Nebr. | No flooding | 0.50 ft | 9 ft | |
| South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr. | No flooding | 2.28 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| South Loup River below N Fork S Loup River at Hoagland, Nebr | No current data | — | — | — |