Loup River near Genoa water level
River gauge, Loup River, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 340 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Loup River near Genoa is at 4.21 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.32 ft below the median of 4.53 ft for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. It is 6.29 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.35 ft (+0.86 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.93 ft and 5.53 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.53 ft0.32 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.43 ft – 5.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.35 ft+0.86 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.93 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
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.50 ft, 6.29 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.
- 4.21 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek at GenoaRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 3.17 ft | Low | ±0 | 1.7 mi |
| Loup River Power Canal near GenoaCanal gauge, Loup River Power Canal | 6.90 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Prairie Creek near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Prairie Creek | 2.09 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Silver Creek, at Mile 4 near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Silver Creek, | 4.59 ft | High | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River | 3.51 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Cedar River near FullertonRiver gauge, Cedar River | 2.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 15 mi |
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County lineRiver gauge | 4.53 ft | High | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Shell Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Shell Creek | 10.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Loup River near Genoa compare with last year?
It is 0.86 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.35 ft.
What is flood stage for the Loup River near Genoa?
The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 6.29 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 3.43 ft and 5.47 ft, based on 16 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 18, 2026, 09:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Loup River near Genoa rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.25 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Loup River near Genoa normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 16 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 | 4.21 ft | 2026-10-18 14:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 340 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Loup River near Genoa (usgs:06793000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/loup-river-near-genoa
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