RIVER GAUGE · ELKHORN RIVER
Elkhorn River at Pilger
Stanton County, Nebraska
Water level6.49 ft
Flow359 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
At this level water approaches the bottom of the Highway 15 bridge.
- 20 ft
Highway 275 north of Pilger may begin to flood.
- 18 ft
Residential areas of Pilger and Stanton begin to flood.
- 15 ft
Highway 15 may begin to flood north of the river.
- 12 ft
Lowland flooding begins along the southern bank.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2002 | 19.85 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 19.6 ft | 87,000 cfs |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 15.18 ft | 51,900 cfs |
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