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Loup River near Genoa water level

River gauge, Loup River, Nebraska, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.21ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
340 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 15.39 ft Minor floodstage 10.50 ft

History

History
456ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 18456ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
5810ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18Minor flood stage5810ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
5810ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage5810ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

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 %.

RankLevelDate
115.39 ftMarch 14, 2019
213.93 ftAugust 13, 1966
313.85 ftMarch 10, 2010
413.44 ftFebruary 21, 1997
512.69 ftMarch 8, 1993
612.35 ftFebruary 21, 1982
712.12 ftMarch 18, 1978
812.11 ftFebruary 21, 1996
911.70 ftMarch 28, 1960
1011.09 ftFebruary 8, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:47 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 50%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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