RIVER GAUGE · NORTH LOUP RIVER
North Loup River at Ord
Valley County, Nebraska
Water level2.59 ft
Flow867 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood6 ft
Major flood6.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9.36 ft
Flooding will begin to threaten the water treatment facility near the river gauge. This is also the historical record crest set in March of 2019.
- 6.5 ft
The city of Ord is not in the North Loup River flood plain and is not prone to flooding. When the Dane Creek is in flood...the city golf course and park experience flooding.
- 6 ft
Lowland flooding becomes more widespread.
- 5.5 ft
Lowland flooding occurs in pastures and farm land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2019 | 9.36 ft | 38,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2010 | 6.85 ft | 18,800 cfs |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 6.74 ft | — |
More on North Loup River
UpstreamNorth Loup River at Taylor
DownstreamNorth Loup River near St. Paul
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