Loup River near Genoa water level

Name: Loup River near Genoa water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Loup River, Nebraska, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

3.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 213 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Loup River near Genoa is running below normal at 3.97 ft.

That puts it 0.56 ft below the median of 4.53 ft for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings. It is 6.53 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.81 ft (−0.84 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 3.89 ft and 5.53 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.53 ft0.56 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.61 ft – 5.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.81 ft−0.84 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.89 ft – 5.53 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.14 ft – 7.38 ft
Highest on record: 15.39 ftMarch 14, 2019

Floating and fishing near Loup River near Genoa

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 10.50 ft, 6.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 39 bridge.
13.90 ft: On March 10, 2010 the river reached a level of 13.85 feet causing water to flow over Highway 39. In addition, Highway 22 may also be impacted.
10.50 ft: There is lowland flooding of agricultural areas adjacent to the river.
3.97 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.39 ft	March 14, 2019
2	13.93 ft	August 13, 1966
3	13.85 ft	March 10, 2010
4	13.44 ft	February 21, 1997
5	12.69 ft	March 8, 1993
6	12.35 ft	February 21, 1982
7	12.12 ft	March 18, 1978
8	12.11 ft	February 21, 1996
9	11.70 ft	March 28, 1960
10	11.09 ft	February 8, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 64° 38° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 67° 42° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 74° 53° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 77° 56° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 80° 60° – Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 71° 53° 0.17 in, 40% Wind 19 mph

25 Sun 63° 47° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaver Creek at GenoaRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	3.14 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	1.7 mi
Loup River Power Canal near GenoaCanal gauge, Loup River Power Canal	6.86 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	3.7 mi
Prairie Creek near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Prairie Creek	2.06 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Silver Creek, at Mile 4 near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Silver Creek	4.49 ft	High	−0.05 ft	8 mi
Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River	3.47 ft	Normal	±0	12 mi
Cedar River near FullertonRiver gauge, Cedar River	2.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County lineRiver gauge	4.46 ft	High	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Shell Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Shell Creek	10.05 ft	High	−0.06 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Loup River near Genoa compare with last year?

It is 0.84 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.81 ft.

What is flood stage for the Loup River near Genoa?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 6.53 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Loup River near Genoa in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.61 ft and 5.11 ft, based on 15 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Loup River near Genoa today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT, the water level was 3.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Loup River near Genoa rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Loup River near Genoa normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06793000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.41751, -97.72293 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.97 ft	2026-10-20 19:45	Provisional
Flow	213 cfs	2026-10-20 19:45	Provisional

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