Major Flood
7.5 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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Major and widespread flooding along the North Loup River. Water will approach outbuildings and homes. Roads along the river may be inundated.
6.5 ft
Flood waters approach properties along the North Loup River with flooding of corrals and outbuildings possible.
5.5 ft
Minor flooding along the North Loup River impacting agricultural land.
4.5 ft
Lowland flooding along the North Loup 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2015 | 5.33 ft | — |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 5.01 ft | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 4.84 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRTN1
River
North Loup River
County
Blaine, NE
Coordinates
41.9417°N, 99.8603°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Loup River near Brewster?
The North Loup River near Brewster gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06785500) 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 North Loup River near Brewster?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Loup River near Brewster is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Loup River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Loup River near Brewster to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the North Loup River near Brewster gauge located?
The gauge is located in Blaine County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.9417°N, 99.8603°W. USGS site number: 06785500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.