RIVER GAUGE · LOUP RIVER
Loup River at Columbus
Platte County, Nebraska
Water level3.21 ft
Flow563 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft
Minor flood10.5 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Top of levee on north bank downstream from bridge.
- 19.86 ft
Bottom of bridge on downstream side.
- 17 ft
Widespread significant flooding is occurring on the wet side of the levee, likely causing significant damage to infrastructure.
- 15 ft
Low spot in parking lot south of bridge on downstream side.
- 13 ft
Agricultural fields and roads, including highways 30 and 81, take on extensive water leading to possible damages based on the history of this location.
- 10.5 ft
Lowland flooding occurs throughout the area.
- 9.8 ft
Bike path north of gage begins to experience flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1993 | 20.07 ft | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 18.59 ft | 98,500 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1966 | 16.42 ft | 119,000 cfs |
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