RIVER GAUGE · ELKHORN RIVER
Elkhorn River at O'Neill
Holt County, Nebraska
Water level1942.46 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1947 ft
Minor flood1948 ft
Moderate flood1950 ft
Major flood1951 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1952 ft
Flood waters reach the bottom of the Highway 20 bridge and could possibly be over the road between O'Neill and the bridge.
- 1951 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along the Elkhorn River.
- 1950 ft
Moderate flood stage. Moderate flooding of agricultural and lowlands along the Elkhorn River. Flooding between the Elkhorn River and Dry Creek around the Dry Creek Wildlife Management Area.
- 1948 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor lowland flooding along the Elkhorn River. Flooding could occur between the Elkhorn River and Dry Creek around the Dry Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | 1943.4 ft | — |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1942.74 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1942.7 ft | — |
More on Elkhorn River
UpstreamElkhorn River near Atkinson
DownstreamElkhorn River at Ewing
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