Elkhorn River at Waterloo
Douglas County, Nebraska
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Water nears the top of the federal levee.
- 18 ft
The state highway approaches from Highway 36 north to Highway 30 and Highway 91 will be threatened.
- 17 ft
King Lake just upstream of Waterloo is threatened.
- 15 ft
Between Highway 36 and Waterloo some roads near the river may be closed.
- 14 ft
Along this stretch of the river low-lying flooding is ongoing or close to starting.
- 12.5 ft
Water begins to impact the Elkhorn Crossing campground near 252nd Street and Bennington Road.
- 8 ft
The City of Waterloo closes flood gates.
- 4 ft
At this level the Papio NRD closes the following river access sites: Elkhorn Crossing, near West Maple Road, near West Dodge Road, and West Center Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | 24.68 ft | 117,000 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1962 | 19.12 ft | 50,200 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1960 | 19.11 ft | 46,900 cfs |
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