North Loup River at Taylor water level

Name: North Loup River at Taylor water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Loup River, Nebraska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.98ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:45 PM CDT (16 min ago)

Flow: 548 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The North Loup River at Taylor is at 2.98 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.02 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.01 ft (−0.03 ft).

The level has held steady 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, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 3.01 ft−0.03 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

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 4.02 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.
2.98 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.50 ft	February 25, 1957
2	7.27 ft	June 12, 2010
3	7.17 ft	March 19, 1978
4	6.68 ft	June 18, 1955
5	6.67 ft	February 24, 1985
6	6.56 ft	March 1, 1959
7	6.50 ft	June 14, 1951
8	6.19 ft	March 10, 1989
9	6.02 ft	June 16, 1944
10	6.00 ft	March 22, 1962

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 68° 41° – Wind 20 mph

19 Mon 64° 40° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 72° 41° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 78° 53° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 78° 57° – Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 77° 60° 0.09 in Wind 26 mph

24 Sat 70° 51° – Wind 24 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 54%

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	2.83 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	27 mi
North Loup River near Saint PaulRiver gauge, North Loup River	2.80 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	60 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Calamus Reservoir and Virginia SmithReservoir	2,234.43 ft	Normal		9 mi
Middle Loup River near GatesRiver gauge, Middle Loup River	4.74 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	15 mi
Middle Loup River at DunningRiver gauge, Middle Loup River	2.99 ft	Very low	+0.05 ft	37 mi
Davis Creek ReservoirReservoir	2,056.60 ft	Normal		43 mi
South Loup River at Pressey WMA near OcontoRiver gauge, South Loup River	0.63 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	44 mi

Questions and answers

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

It is 0.03 ft lower 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 4.02 ft below it.

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 18, 2026, 07:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Loup River at Taylor rising or falling?

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

Is the level of North Loup River at Taylor normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Loup River at Taylor?

The highest level on record is 9.50 ft on February 25, 1957.

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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.98 ft	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional
Flow	548 cfs	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional

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