RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE LOUP RIVER
Middle Loup River at Gates
Custer County, Nebraska
Water level4.66 ft
Flow766 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2019 | 8.16 ft | — |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 7.29 ft | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 6.88 ft | — |
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