Is the South Loup River flooding?

Nebraska · 4 gauges · Nebraska river levels

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.

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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 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.

Drains 2,320 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,920 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
South Loup River at Arnold, Nebr.No flooding4.20 ft8 ft
South Loup River at Pressey WMA near Oconto, Nebr.No flooding0.50 ft9 ft
South Loup River at Saint Michael, Nebr.No flooding2.28 ft9.5 ft
South Loup River below N Fork S Loup River at Hoagland, NebrNo 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.