South Loup River at Arnold, NE

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 12 ftMajor flood stage. Widespread and significant flooding along the South Loup River. Most of Old Mill Park and the road into Old Mill Park will be flooded. Without protection, homes along the river may begin to experience impacts.
• 10 ftFlooding may occur in portions of Old Mill Park closest to the tennis courts.
• 9.5 ftModerate flood stage. Water spreads out significantly along the lower banks. Some flooding is possible on the west side of Arnold, upstream from Old Mill Park. Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
• 8 ftAt 8.0 feet, minor flooding occurs along the South Loup River, mainly west of Arnold.

Highest crests on record

1. 9.92 ft — March 13, 2019
2. 9.14 ft — June 13, 2010
3. 9.12 ft — August 16, 2017
4. 8.15 ft — May 19, 2018
5. 7.95 ft — June 19, 2014

Recent crests: 5.51 ft (February 4, 2024) · 6.05 ft (March 6, 2023) · 5.89 ft (May 2, 2022) · 6.37 ft (March 20, 2021) · 6.68 ft (June 9, 2020)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• DownstreamSouth Loup River at Pressey, NE
• Middle Loup River near Dunning, NE
• Dismal River near Thedford, NE
• Middle Loup River at Gates, NE
• North Loup River near Brewster, NE
• North Loup River at Taylor, NE
• Spring Creek near Overton, NE
• Buffalo Creek near Overton, NE