Loup River river
Total streamflow across the Loup River was last observed at 1,290 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,559 acre-ft of water today; about 36% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,596 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-06-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 23,460 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa reporting a streamflow rate of 1,290 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Loup River, with a gauge stage of 5.23 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Loup River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,573 ft, the Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Loup River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Loup River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
NE
USGS 06792500
|
1,290 | 5.23 | -9.2 | 68% | 10 | 3,560 | 1,573 |
|
Loup River Near Genoa
NE
USGS 06793000
|
365 | 4.45 | 0.0 | 49% | 1 | 21,600 | 1,547 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Loup River
The Loup River is a 68-mile-long tributary of the Platte River in Nebraska, USA. It flows through several counties and has a long history of serving as an important transportation route for fur traders and pioneers. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, and it is fed by numerous small streams and springs. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Calamus Reservoir, Sherman Dam, and Davis Creek Dam, which are used for flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation. The Loup River is also a popular destination for recreation, offering opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, and hiking. Additionally, the river supports important agricultural activities, providing irrigation for crops and pastureland.
Track the Loup River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Loup River
Where does the data for the Loup River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.