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North Loup River at Taylor water level

River gauge, North Loup River, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Very low for mid-October

Water level

3.02ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
599 cfs
3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 9.50 ft Minor floodstage 7.00 ft

History

History
3.03.33.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 193.03.33.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 19
3.03.5ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 193.03.5ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 19
46ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage46ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
345ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026345ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

The North Loup River at Taylor is running far below normal at 3.02 ft.

That puts it 0.35 ft below the median of 3.37 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 3.98 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.01 ft (+0.01 ft).

It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.90 ft and 3.28 ft.

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

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.37 ft0.35 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.05 ft – 3.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year
3.01 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.90 ft – 3.28 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.58 ft – 4.48 ft
Highest on record
9.50 ftFebruary 25, 1957

Floating and fishing near North Loup River at Taylor

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

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 3.98 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Floodwaters may be flowing over 825th Road 1 mile downstream of the gagehouse as well as just north of the gage house.
9.00 ft
Floodwaters may be flowing over 825th Road 1 mile downstream of the gage and may be approaching 825th Road just north of the gagehouse.
8.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Floodwaters may be impacting low lying areas along the river and may be flowing over 825th road 1 mile downstream from the gage.
7.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Lowland flooding begins at this stage and water may be approaching 825th Road 1 mile downstream of the gage.
3.02 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
19.50 ftFebruary 25, 1957
27.27 ftJune 12, 2010
37.17 ftMarch 19, 1978
46.68 ftJune 18, 1955
56.67 ftFebruary 24, 1985
66.56 ftMarch 1, 1959
76.50 ftJune 14, 1951
86.19 ftMarch 10, 1989
96.02 ftJune 16, 1944
106.00 ftMarch 22, 1962

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 64° 33° – Wind 10 mph
20 Tue 68° 41° – Wind 16 mph
21 Wed 77° 52° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 79° 56° – Wind 13 mph
23 Fri 81° 59° 0.06 in, 24% Wind 26 mph
24 Sat 71° 51° 0.66 in, 36% Wind 22 mph
25 Sun 62° 45° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:56 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the North Loup River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Loup River at BrewsterRiver gauge, North Loup River 2.84 ft Low +0.02 ft 27 mi
North Loup River near Saint PaulRiver gauge, North Loup River 2.83 ft Normal +0.06 ft 60 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Calamus Reservoir and Virginia SmithReservoir 2,234.41 ft Normal 9 mi
Middle Loup River near GatesRiver gauge, Middle Loup River 4.72 ft Low −0.01 ft 15 mi
Middle Loup River at DunningRiver gauge, Middle Loup River 2.99 ft Very low ±0 37 mi
Davis Creek ReservoirReservoir 2,056.58 ft Normal 43 mi
South Loup River at Pressey WMA near OcontoRiver gauge, South Loup River 0.62 ft Normal −0.01 ft 44 mi

Questions and answers

How does the North Loup River at Taylor compare with last year?

It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.01 ft.

What is flood stage for the North Loup River at Taylor?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 3.98 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the North Loup River at Taylor in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.05 ft and 3.58 ft, based on 18 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 North Loup River at Taylor today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 PM CDT, the water level was 3.02 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is North Loup River at Taylor rising or falling?

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

Is the level of North Loup River at Taylor normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 18 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:06786000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.77693, -99.37970 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.02 ft 2026-10-19 23:45 Provisional
Flow 599 cfs 2026-10-19 23:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Loup River at Taylor (usgs:06786000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/north-loup-river-at-taylor

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