Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPLN1
River
Middle Loup River
County
Howard, NE
Coordinates
41.2036°N, 98.4461°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Loup River near St. Paul?
The Middle Loup River near St. Paul gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06785000) 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 near St. Paul?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Loup River near St. Paul is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Loup River rises?
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Where is the Middle Loup River near St. Paul gauge located?
The gauge is located in Howard County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.2036°N, 98.4461°W. USGS site number: 06785000. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.