Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
At this level, the levee surrounding Hooper may begin to overtop.
26 ft
Water begins to impact the County Road J bridge east of Winslow.
22 ft
Water begins to flow over County Road J east of Winslow.
21 ft
Water nears the top of the levee protecting Winslow.
20 ft
Water may begin to impact Highway 77 near Winslow.
17 ft
Water begins to flow over County Road J west of the gage.
14 ft
At this level, flood mitigation efforts begin along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 24.14 ft | 76,200 cfs |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 20.4 ft | 45,200 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 18.66 ft | 31,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elkhorn River near Winslow?
The Elkhorn River near Winslow gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06799510) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Elkhorn River near Winslow?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elkhorn River near Winslow is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elkhorn River rises?
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Where is the Elkhorn River near Winslow gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dodge County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.6110°N, 96.4685°W. USGS site number: 06799510. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the Nebraska DWEE
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.