Mira Creek near North Loup
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Valley County, Nebraska on the Mira Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06788988, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12.96 ft
A record crest was set on June 12th 2010 after the failure of Bredthauer Dam. The northern half of the town of North Loup was inundated by flood waters from the Mira Creek. Highway 11 was also covered by flood water.
12 ft
There is significant flooding along the Mira Creek and numerous homes on the north side of the town of North Loup along and north of Highway 11 will flood. In addition, highway 11 will be covered by flood water.
11 ft
There is significant flooding of low lying areas along the Mira Creek and several homes along the north side of the town of North Loup will begin to flood.
9 ft
Minor flooding occurs in low spots along the Mira Creek.
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 11, 2010 | 12.97 ft | 5,890 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2010 | 12.97 ft | 5,890 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 12.14 ft | 4,990 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 12.14 ft | 4,990 cfs |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 11.36 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mira Creek near North Loup?
The Mira Creek near North Loup gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06788988) 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 Mira Creek near North Loup?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mira Creek near North Loup is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mira Creek rises?
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Where is the Mira Creek near North Loup gauge located?
The gauge is located in Valley County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.5025°N, 98.7964°W. USGS site number: 06788988. 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 Nebraska DWEE
- Stage may be affected by ice.