RIVER GAUGE · ELKHORN RIVER
Elkhorn River near Atkinson
Holt County, Nebraska
Water level2.05 ft
Flow12 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft620 cfs
Minor flood7.5 ft1,378 cfs
Moderate flood9 ft3,627 cfs
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Water may begin to cover county road 479 Avenue between Elkorn River and Highway 20.
- 9.5 ft
Water may begin to approach county road 479 Avenue between Elkhorn River and Highway 20.
- 9 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural and pasture land along Elkorn River.
- 7.5 ft
Minor flooding along the Elkhorn River. Pasture land along the river will be flooded.
- 6 ft
Low lying areas along the Elkhorn River begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2010 | 10.27 ft | 6,790 cfs |
| May 28, 1995 | 9.27 ft | 4,060 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 9.1 ft | 3,500 cfs |
More on Elkhorn River
DownstreamElkhorn River at O'Neill
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