North Loup River near St. Paul
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/16/2025 10:15 PM CDTRecord: 11.5 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 12 ft Moderate Flooding 10 ft Minor Flooding 7 ft Action 6 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 14.5 - Water will reach the bottom of the Highway 281 bridge.
- 12 - Numerous homes within the Lake of the Woods Residential Area would be inundated by flood waters. This is more than 2 feet above the historical record crest of 9.6 feet set in 1947.
- 10 - Outbuildings within the Lake of the Woods Residential Area may be impacted by flooding.
- 8.5 - The North Loup State Recreation Area will experience significant flooding.
- 7 - Flooding occurs in lowland and wooded areas adjacent to the river. In addition, the North Loup State Recreation Area will begin to be impacted by flood waters.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.90 ft | on 03-01-2022 |
| 2. | 6.57 ft | on 02-08-2021 |
| 3. | 4.34 ft | on 07-21-2020 |
| 4. | 11.49 ft | on 03-14-2019 |
| 5. | 6.30 ft | on 03-04-2018 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.90 ft | on 03-01-2022 | |
| 2. | 6.57 ft | on 02-08-2021 | |
| 3. | 4.34 ft | on 07-21-2020 | |
| 4. | 11.49 ft | on 03-14-2019 | |
| 5. | 6.30 ft | on 03-04-2018 | |
| 6. | 4.89 ft | on 10-07-2017 | |
| 7. | 4.53 ft | on 04-27-2016 | |
| 8. | 4.56 ft | on 02-08-2015 | |
| 9. | 5.58 ft | on 03-07-2014 | |
| 10. | 4.68 ft | on 10-03-2013 | |
| 11. | 4.11 ft | on 04-15-2012 | |
| 12. | 4.42 ft | on 06-21-2011 | |
| 13. | 5.45 ft | on 02-17-2011 | |
| 14. | 5.86 ft | on 06-14-2010 | |
| 15. | 4.87 ft | on 02-04-2009 | |
| 16. | 4.85 ft | on 06-08-2008 | |
| 17. | 5.33 ft | on 05-30-2007 | |
| 18. | 6.71 ft | on 02-22-2007 | |
| 19. | 3.94 ft | on 03-31-2006 | |
| 20. | 4.08 ft | on 12-28-2005 | |
| 21. | 3.99 ft | on 02-26-2004 | |
| 22. | 3.86 ft | on 05-11-2003 | |
| 23. | 4.12 ft | on 05-01-2003 | |
| 24. | 4.17 ft | on 06-09-2002 | |
| 25. | 4.99 ft | on 03-12-2002 | |
| 26. | 4.78 ft | on 03-15-2001 | |
| 27. | 6.12 ft | on 03-14-2001 | |
| 28. | 4.41 ft | on 07-28-2000 | |
| 29. | 4.80 ft | on 06-27-1999 | |
| 30. | 4.96 ft | on 01-22-1999 | |
| 31. | 5.17 ft | on 06-18-1998 | |
| 32. | 5.04 ft | on 02-20-1997 | |
| 33. | 6.14 ft | on 02-19-1997 | |
| 34. | 4.75 ft | on 02-22-1996 | |
| 35. | 5.79 ft | on 02-13-1996 | |
| 36. | 5.32 ft | on 05-27-1995 | |
| 37. | 5.62 ft | on 03-05-1994 | |
| 38. | 6.79 ft | on 03-04-1994 | |
| 39. | 5.92 ft | on 07-23-1993 | |
| 40. | 8.85 ft | on 03-07-1993 | |
| 41. | 5.41 ft | on 08-05-1992 | |
| 42. | 5.50 ft | on 11-12-1991 | |
| 43. | 4.65 ft | on 05-18-1991 | |
| 44. | 5.46 ft | on 02-10-1991 | |
| 45. | 4.76 ft | on 06-16-1990 | |
| 46. | 5.22 ft | on 01-12-1990 | |
| 47. | 4.92 ft | on 07-15-1989 | |
| 48. | 6.63 ft | on 03-11-1989 | |
| 49. | 4.86 ft | on 02-29-1988 | |
| 50. | 5.75 ft | on 02-24-1988 | |
| 51. | 4.49 ft | on 03-17-1987 | |
| 52. | 5.00 ft | on 02-25-1986 | |
| 53. | 4.62 ft | on 04-21-1985 | |
| 54. | 6.03 ft | on 02-25-1985 | |
| 55. | 4.63 ft | on 04-21-1984 | |
| 56. | 6.16 ft | on 01-03-1984 | |
| 57. | 5.40 ft | on 06-28-1983 | |
| 58. | 5.88 ft | on 02-16-1983 | |
| 59. | 5.14 ft | on 05-28-1982 | |
| 60. | 8.26 ft | on 02-22-1982 | |
| 61. | 7.38 ft | on 08-05-1981 | |
| 62. | 4.63 ft | on 04-08-1980 | |
| 63. | 8.02 ft | on 12-21-1979 | |
| 64. | 8.13 ft | on 03-15-1979 | |
| 65. | 7.70 ft | on 03-18-1978 | |
| 66. | 5.24 ft | on 08-31-1977 | |
| 67. | 5.75 ft | on 02-20-1977 | |
| 68. | 4.69 ft | on 06-24-1976 | |
| 69. | 5.64 ft | on 02-13-1976 | |
| 70. | 5.13 ft | on 06-20-1975 | |
| 71. | 5.53 ft | on 03-01-1975 | |
| 72. | 4.97 ft | on 06-10-1974 | |
| 73. | 6.33 ft | on 02-13-1974 | |
| 74. | 5.02 ft | on 04-15-1973 | |
| 75. | 5.95 ft | on 01-28-1973 | |
| 76. | 5.72 ft | on 05-23-1972 | |
| 77. | 6.22 ft | on 02-28-1972 | |
| 78. | 5.06 ft | on 05-11-1971 | |
| 79. | 6.72 ft | on 02-19-1971 | |
| 80. | 4.72 ft | on 04-19-1970 | |
| 81. | 5.77 ft | on 01-27-1970 | |
| 82. | 8.04 ft | on 03-20-1969 | 1 |
| 83. | 5.20 ft | on 06-25-1968 | 1 |
| 84. | 5.60 ft | on 01-29-1968 | 1 |
| 85. | 5.70 ft | on 06-15-1967 | 1 |
| 86. | 6.05 ft | on 03-01-1967 | 1 |
| 87. | 9.36 ft | on 08-13-1966 | 1 |
| 88. | 5.67 ft | on 05-26-1965 | 1 |
| 89. | 6.83 ft | on 02-21-1965 | 1 |
| 90. | 6.12 ft | on 09-06-1964 | 1 |
| 91. | 4.89 ft | on 09-10-1963 | 1 |
| 92. | 6.24 ft | on 02-07-1963 | 1 |
| 93. | 6.67 ft | on 06-07-1962 | 1 |
| 94. | 6.95 ft | on 03-24-1962 | 1 |
| 95. | 5.15 ft | on 06-01-1961 | 1 |
| 96. | 5.55 ft | on 02-22-1961 | 1 |
| 97. | 6.33 ft | on 03-29-1960 | 1 |
| 98. | 8.35 ft | on 03-27-1960 | 1 |
| 99. | 5.02 ft | on 07-06-1959 | 1 |
| 100. | 6.13 ft | on 03-02-1959 | 1 |
| 101. | 5.45 ft | on 07-24-1958 | 1 |
| 102. | 6.78 ft | on 02-25-1958 | 1 |
| 103. | 5.67 ft | on 06-16-1957 | 1 |
| 104. | 7.73 ft | on 02-26-1957 | 1 |
| 105. | 5.62 ft | on 05-29-1956 | 1 |
| 106. | 6.07 ft | on 03-04-1956 | 1 |
| 107. | 4.94 ft | on 06-19-1955 | 1 |
| 108. | 5.85 ft | on 03-09-1955 | 1 |
| 109. | 9.60 ft | on 06-22-1947 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 11.49 ft | on 03-14-2019 | |
| 2. | 9.60 ft | on 06-22-1947 | |
| 3. | 9.36 ft | on 08-13-1966 | 1 |
| 4. | 8.85 ft | on 03-07-1993 | |
| 5. | 8.35 ft | on 03-27-1960 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 11.49 ft | on 03-14-2019 | |
| 2. | 9.60 ft | on 06-22-1947 | |
| 3. | 9.36 ft | on 08-13-1966 | 1 |
| 4. | 8.85 ft | on 03-07-1993 | |
| 5. | 8.35 ft | on 03-27-1960 | 1 |
| 6. | 8.26 ft | on 02-22-1982 | |
| 7. | 8.13 ft | on 03-15-1979 | |
| 8. | 8.04 ft | on 03-20-1969 | 1 |
| 9. | 8.02 ft | on 12-21-1979 | |
| 10. | 7.73 ft | on 02-26-1957 | 1 |
| 11. | 7.70 ft | on 03-18-1978 | |
| 12. | 7.38 ft | on 08-05-1981 | |
| 13. | 6.95 ft | on 03-24-1962 | 1 |
| 14. | 6.83 ft | on 02-21-1965 | 1 |
| 15. | 6.79 ft | on 03-04-1994 | |
| 16. | 6.78 ft | on 02-25-1958 | 1 |
| 17. | 6.72 ft | on 02-19-1971 | |
| 18. | 6.71 ft | on 02-22-2007 | |
| 19. | 6.67 ft | on 06-07-1962 | 1 |
| 20. | 6.63 ft | on 03-11-1989 | |
| 21. | 6.57 ft | on 02-08-2021 | |
| 22. | 6.33 ft | on 02-13-1974 | |
| 23. | 6.33 ft | on 03-29-1960 | 1 |
| 24. | 6.30 ft | on 03-04-2018 | |
| 25. | 6.24 ft | on 02-07-1963 | 1 |
| 26. | 6.22 ft | on 02-28-1972 | |
| 27. | 6.16 ft | on 01-03-1984 | |
| 28. | 6.14 ft | on 02-19-1997 | |
| 29. | 6.13 ft | on 03-02-1959 | 1 |
| 30. | 6.12 ft | on 03-14-2001 | |
| 31. | 6.12 ft | on 09-06-1964 | 1 |
| 32. | 6.07 ft | on 03-04-1956 | 1 |
| 33. | 6.05 ft | on 03-01-1967 | 1 |
| 34. | 6.03 ft | on 02-25-1985 | |
| 35. | 5.95 ft | on 01-28-1973 | |
| 36. | 5.92 ft | on 07-23-1993 | |
| 37. | 5.88 ft | on 02-16-1983 | |
| 38. | 5.86 ft | on 06-14-2010 | |
| 39. | 5.85 ft | on 03-09-1955 | 1 |
| 40. | 5.79 ft | on 02-13-1996 | |
| 41. | 5.77 ft | on 01-27-1970 | |
| 42. | 5.75 ft | on 02-24-1988 | |
| 43. | 5.75 ft | on 02-20-1977 | |
| 44. | 5.72 ft | on 05-23-1972 | |
| 45. | 5.70 ft | on 06-15-1967 | 1 |
| 46. | 5.67 ft | on 06-16-1957 | 1 |
| 47. | 5.67 ft | on 05-26-1965 | 1 |
| 48. | 5.64 ft | on 02-13-1976 | |
| 49. | 5.62 ft | on 03-05-1994 | |
| 50. | 5.62 ft | on 05-29-1956 | 1 |
| 51. | 5.60 ft | on 01-29-1968 | 1 |
| 52. | 5.58 ft | on 03-07-2014 | |
| 53. | 5.55 ft | on 02-22-1961 | 1 |
| 54. | 5.53 ft | on 03-01-1975 | |
| 55. | 5.50 ft | on 11-12-1991 | |
| 56. | 5.46 ft | on 02-10-1991 | |
| 57. | 5.45 ft | on 07-24-1958 | 1 |
| 58. | 5.45 ft | on 02-17-2011 | |
| 59. | 5.41 ft | on 08-05-1992 | |
| 60. | 5.40 ft | on 06-28-1983 | |
| 61. | 5.33 ft | on 05-30-2007 | |
| 62. | 5.32 ft | on 05-27-1995 | |
| 63. | 5.24 ft | on 08-31-1977 | |
| 64. | 5.22 ft | on 01-12-1990 | |
| 65. | 5.20 ft | on 06-25-1968 | 1 |
| 66. | 5.17 ft | on 06-18-1998 | |
| 67. | 5.15 ft | on 06-01-1961 | 1 |
| 68. | 5.14 ft | on 05-28-1982 | |
| 69. | 5.13 ft | on 06-20-1975 | |
| 70. | 5.06 ft | on 05-11-1971 | |
| 71. | 5.04 ft | on 02-20-1997 | |
| 72. | 5.02 ft | on 07-06-1959 | 1 |
| 73. | 5.02 ft | on 04-15-1973 | |
| 74. | 5.00 ft | on 02-25-1986 | |
| 75. | 4.99 ft | on 03-12-2002 | |
| 76. | 4.97 ft | on 06-10-1974 | |
| 77. | 4.96 ft | on 01-22-1999 | |
| 78. | 4.94 ft | on 06-19-1955 | 1 |
| 79. | 4.92 ft | on 07-15-1989 | |
| 80. | 4.90 ft | on 03-01-2022 | |
| 81. | 4.89 ft | on 09-10-1963 | 1 |
| 82. | 4.89 ft | on 10-07-2017 | |
| 83. | 4.87 ft | on 02-04-2009 | |
| 84. | 4.86 ft | on 02-29-1988 | |
| 85. | 4.85 ft | on 06-08-2008 | |
| 86. | 4.80 ft | on 06-27-1999 | |
| 87. | 4.78 ft | on 03-15-2001 | |
| 88. | 4.76 ft | on 06-16-1990 | |
| 89. | 4.75 ft | on 02-22-1996 | |
| 90. | 4.72 ft | on 04-19-1970 | |
| 91. | 4.69 ft | on 06-24-1976 | |
| 92. | 4.68 ft | on 10-03-2013 | |
| 93. | 4.65 ft | on 05-18-1991 | |
| 94. | 4.63 ft | on 04-21-1984 | |
| 95. | 4.63 ft | on 04-08-1980 | |
| 96. | 4.62 ft | on 04-21-1985 | |
| 97. | 4.56 ft | on 02-08-2015 | |
| 98. | 4.53 ft | on 04-27-2016 | |
| 99. | 4.49 ft | on 03-17-1987 | |
| 100. | 4.42 ft | on 06-21-2011 | |
| 101. | 4.41 ft | on 07-28-2000 | |
| 102. | 4.34 ft | on 07-21-2020 | |
| 103. | 4.17 ft | on 06-09-2002 | |
| 104. | 4.12 ft | on 05-01-2003 | |
| 105. | 4.11 ft | on 04-15-2012 | |
| 106. | 4.08 ft | on 12-28-2005 | |
| 107. | 3.99 ft | on 02-26-2004 | |
| 108. | 3.94 ft | on 03-31-2006 | |
| 109. | 3.86 ft | on 05-11-2003 |
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