River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LRTN1
In brief
The Beaver Creek at Loretto, NE read 1.82 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.18 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LRTN1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.88 ft | 1993-08-29 |
| 2 | 13.74 ft | 1950-06-02 |
| 3 | 13.03 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 4 | 12.59 ft | 1998-06-18 |
| 5 | 12.23 ft | 2008-05-30 |
| 6 | 11.85 ft | 2010-06-14 |
| 7 | 11.56 ft | 1982-07-05 |
| 8 | 11.54 ft | 1991-05-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding inundates low lying areas.
Flooding begins to impact cropland near the gage site.
Flooding begins along the east bank of the river. At this level, flood waters may begin to impact structures in the community of Loretto.
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
The city of Albion, located downstream of the gage, begins to be significantly impacted by floodwaters. In addition, floodwaters may begin to impact road access to the gage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Beaver Creek at Loretto is at 1.82 ft, 7.18 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13.5 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
The highest crest on record is 13.88 ft, on 1993-08-29.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LRTN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06793500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.