Total streamflow across the North Loup River was last observed at 1,446 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,868 acre-ft of water today; about 98% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,478 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-07-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 3,259 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr reporting a streamflow rate of 947 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the North Loup River At Taylor with a gauge stage of 3.1 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.