RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE LOUP RIVER
Middle Loup River near St. Paul
Howard County, Nebraska
Water level1.59 ft
Flow948 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft52,000 cfs
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 281 bridge.
- 12 ft
Water will reach the bottom of the railroad bridge. Widespread flooding occurs in lowlands and agricultural lands. The town of Saint Paul is not in the flood plain. There are no major roads or highways in the flood plain. A record flood of 12.69 feet occurred in June of 1947.
- 10 ft
Flooding occurs in lowlands, agricultural areas, and woodlands.
- 8 ft
Flooding occurs in lowlands, agricultural areas, and woodlands adjacent to the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1947 | 12.69 ft | 72,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1978 | 12.21 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 9.54 ft | 38,200 cfs |
More on Middle Loup River
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