TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Total streamflow across the
Loup River
was last observed at
1,670
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,312
acre-ft of water today; about 62%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,703 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-06-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
20,450 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,670 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Loup River, with a gauge stage of
5.79 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.
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.
| Last Updated | 2024-12-26 |
| Discharge Volume | 3,312 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,670.0 cfs
+190.0 cfs (+12.84%) |
| Percent of Normal | 61.79% |
| Maximum |
20,450.0 cfs
2024-06-23 |
| Seasonal Avg | 2,703 cfs |
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa
USGS 06792500 |
1670 cfs | 5.79 ft | 12.84 | |||||
|
Loup River Near Genoa
USGS 06793000 |
1200 cfs | 4.47 ft | -6.25 |
History of the River
The Loup River (pronounced /lup/) is a tributary of the Platte River, approximately 68 miles (109 km) long, in central Nebraska in the United States. The river drains a sparsely populated rural agricultural area on the eastern edge of the Great Plains southeast of the Sandhills. The name of the river means "wolf" in French, named by early French trappers after the Skidi band of the Pawnee, whose name means "Wolf People," and who lived along its banks. The river and its tributaries, including the North Loup, Middle Loup, and South Loup, are known colloquially as "the Loups", comprising over 1800 mi (2900 km) of streams and draining approximately one-fifth of Nebraska.