Major Flood
17 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 81 bridge.
17 ft
The local levee protecting Tahazouka Park is overtopped.
16 ft
U.S. Highway 81 will begin to be overtopped.
13 ft
The river is bankfull within the city limits of Norfolk. Outside the Norfolk area, serious flooding of lowlands and bridge approaches take place. Some county roads and rural homes flood.
12 ft
Considerable lowland flooding and approaches to bridges flood upstream and downstream of the gage for several miles.
10 ft
The trail under Highway 81 begins to flood.
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 14, 2010 | 17.22 ft | 41,100 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1949 | 15.63 ft | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 15.59 ft | 30,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elkhorn River at Norfolk?
The Elkhorn River at Norfolk gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06799000) 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 Norfolk?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elkhorn River at Norfolk is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elkhorn River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elkhorn River at Norfolk to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Elkhorn River at Norfolk gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.0038°N, 97.4260°W. USGS site number: 06799000. 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 USGS
- 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.