2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
North Loup River
was last observed at
1,735
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,441
acre-ft of water today; about 97%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,783 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-06-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,433 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
reporting a streamflow rate of 885 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
North Loup River At Taylor
with a gauge stage of 3.12 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the North Loup River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,253 ft, the
North Loup River At Taylor.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-05 |
| Discharge Volume | 3,441 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,735.0 cfs
-455.0 cfs (-20.78%) |
| Percent of Normal | 97.31% |
| Maximum |
5,433.0 cfs
2025-06-26 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
North Loup River At Taylor
USGS 06786000 |
850 cfs | 3.12 ft | 3.53 | |||||
|
North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr
USGS 06790500 |
885 cfs | 2.47 ft | 5.65 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It is approximately 68 miles long and has a drainage area of about 1,250 square miles. The North Loup River was an important water source for Native American tribes, and later became a popular route for pioneers traveling westward. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the Calamus Reservoir and the Davis Creek Reservoir. These reservoirs provide irrigation water for agriculture and serve as recreational destinations for fishing, boating, and camping. The river also supports a variety of wildlife, including fish, birds, and mammals. Despite being used for agricultural and recreational purposes, the North Loup River is considered healthy and well-maintained by local conservation groups.