Loup River Power Canal near Genoa water level
Canal gauge, Loup River Power Canal, Nebraska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2,390 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Loup River Power Canal near Genoa, where the gauge shows 6.91 ft.
That puts it 0.02 ft above the median of 6.89 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 3.09 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 6.43 ft (+0.48 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.84 ft – 7.03 ft.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.89 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.61 ft – 7.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.43 ft+0.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.84 ft – 7.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.44 ft – 7.02 ft
- Highest on record
- 13.04 ftMarch 14, 2019
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.04 ft | March 14, 2019 |
| 2 | 8.18 ft | April 19, 2016 |
| 3 | 8.01 ft | August 31, 2021 |
| 4 | 7.94 ft | May 25, 2011 |
| 5 | 7.88 ft | October 27, 2010 |
| 6 | 7.84 ft | October 22, 2009 |
| 7 | 7.78 ft | May 31, 2013 |
| 8 | 7.75 ft | October 7, 2017 |
| 9 | 7.59 ft | May 12, 2015 |
| 10 | 7.57 ft | November 7, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loup River near GenoaRiver gauge, Loup River | 3.98 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Beaver Creek at GenoaRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 3.17 ft | Low | ±0 | 3.7 mi |
| Prairie Creek near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Prairie Creek | 2.07 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Silver Creek, at Mile 4 near Silver CreekRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 4.54 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Cedar River near FullertonRiver gauge, Cedar River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Platte River near DuncanRiver gauge, Platte River | 3.46 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| Clear Creek 1.75 mile W of Polk County lineRiver gauge | 4.51 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Warm Slough near Central CityRiver gauge, Warm Slough | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Loup River Power Canal near Genoa compare with last year?
It is 0.48 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.43 ft.
What is flood stage for the Loup River Power Canal near Genoa?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 3.09 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Loup River Power Canal near Genoa in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.61 ft and 7.32 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 Loup River Power Canal near Genoa today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 6.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Loup River Power Canal near Genoa rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.65 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Loup River Power Canal near Genoa normal?
Normal 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:06792500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.40950, -97.79376(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 | 6.91 ft | 2026-10-19 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,390 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Loup River Power Canal near Genoa (usgs:06792500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nebraska/loup-river-power-canal-near-genoa
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer