Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major Flood Stage. Significant and widespread flooding of agricultural land along the Middle Loup River. Water may approach homes close to the river. Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge.
13 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along the Middle Loup River. Septic system may be affected at a home upstream along the south side of the river.
10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the Middle Loup River.
8 ft
Action Stage. Low lying areas along the Middle Loup River may begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2019 | 8.16 ft | — |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 7.29 ft | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 6.88 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GATN1
River
Middle Loup River
County
Custer, NE
Coordinates
41.6630°N, 99.6356°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Loup River at Gates?
The Middle Loup River at Gates gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06777495) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Middle Loup River at Gates?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Loup River at Gates is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Loup River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Middle Loup River at Gates to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Middle Loup River at Gates gauge located?
The gauge is located in Custer County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.6630°N, 99.6356°W. USGS site number: 06777495. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- Stage may be affected by ice.