RIVER GAUGE · ELKHORN RIVER
Elkhorn River near Tilden
Madison County, Nebraska
Water level7.08 ft
Flow2,240 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21.4 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the gage house.
- 20 ft
Water may begin to impact 536th Avenue.
- 16.5 ft
Water nears the bottom of the 536th Avenue bridge.
- 15 ft
Floodwaters begin to overflow the north bank. In addition the south bank above the bridge begins to overflow.
- 11.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to overflow the south bank below the bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2010 | 16.14 ft | 32,200 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 13.64 ft | 22,900 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 9.98 ft | — |
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