Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Record flooding is occurring. Several gravel roads will be flooded.
14 ft
Significant lowland flooding occurs.
9.5 ft
Water floods agricultural lowlands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1978 | 15.15 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Feb 10, 1966 | 13.78 ft | 3,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1969 | 13.77 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SMIN1
River
South Loup River
County
Buffalo, NE
Coordinates
41.0325°N, 98.7406°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Loup River at St. Michael?
The South Loup River at St. Michael gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06784000) 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 South Loup River at St. Michael?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Loup River at St. Michael is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Loup River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Loup River at St. Michael 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 South Loup River at St. Michael gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.0325°N, 98.7406°W. USGS site number: 06784000. 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.