Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Widespread flooding is encountered along the majority of the reach.
11 ft
The city park in Neligh along the right bank floods. There are a few homes also prone to overflows near the gage on the right bank.
10 ft
The right bank floods farm and pasture lands.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2010 | 15.54 ft | 42,500 cfs |
| May 29, 1995 | 13.37 ft | 19,300 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1947 | 12.53 ft | 12,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NLIN1
River
Elkhorn River
County
Antelope, NE
Coordinates
42.1230°N, 98.0439°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elkhorn River at Neligh?
The Elkhorn River at Neligh gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06798500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Elkhorn River at Neligh?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elkhorn River at Neligh is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elkhorn River rises?
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Where is the Elkhorn River at Neligh gauge located?
The gauge is located in Antelope County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.1230°N, 98.0439°W. USGS site number: 06798500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DWEE
- 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.