RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE LOUP RIVER
Middle Loup River near Dunning
Blaine County, Nebraska
Water level3.05 ft
Flow550 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft2,796 cfs
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood7.5 ft
Major flood8.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8.5 ft
Major and widespread flooding along the Middle Loup River. Water will approach outbuildings and homes. Roads along the river may be inundated.
- 7.5 ft
Flood waters approach properties along the Middle Loup River with flooding of corrals and outbuildings possible.
- 6.5 ft
Minor flooding along the Middle Loup River impacting agricultural land.
- 6 ft
Lowland flooding along the Middle Loup River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | 7.35 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1949 | 7.02 ft | — |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 6.15 ft | 2,480 cfs |
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