River stage
Elkhorn River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Elkhorn River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Elkhorn River levels, gauge by gauge
The Elkhorn River is measured at 10 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge EONN1 | 1942.68 ft | below flood stage |
| Atkinson | 2.46 ft | normal, steady |
| Ewing | 2.54 ft | normal, falling |
| Neligh | 2.56 ft | normal, steady |
| Norfolk | 3.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Pilger | 6.70 ft | normal, steady |
| Tilden | 7.14 ft | normal, steady |
| Waterloo | 2.06 ft | normal, falling |
| West Point | 3.92 ft | normal, steady |
| Winslow | 8.45 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Elkhorn River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Ewing, NE, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Beaver Creek (NE) 2 gauges
- Clear Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Cedar River (NE) 2 gauges
- Platte River (NE) 20 gauges
- Missouri River (KS, MO, NE) 39 gauges
- Thomas Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Oak Creek (NE) 1 gauge
- Salt Creek (NE) 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elkhorn River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Elkhorn River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Elkhorn River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Atkinson is at 2.46 ft; Ewing is at 2.54 ft; Neligh is at 2.56 ft; Norfolk is at 3.02 ft.
Where is the Elkhorn River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Elkhorn River in Nebraska.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.