RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH LOUP RIVER
South Loup River at Pressey
Custer County, Nebraska
Water level0.53 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major Flood Stage. Significant and widespread flooding of agricultural land along the South Loup River.
- 10 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along the South Loup River.
- 9 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along the South Loup River.
- 8 ft
Action Stage. Low lying areas along the South Loup River begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 9.59 ft | 4,960 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2018 | 3.45 ft | 780 cfs |
| May 23, 2020 | 3.21 ft | 930 cfs |
More on South Loup River
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