North Fork Elkhorn River near Osmond
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pierce County, Nebraska on the North Fork Elkhorn River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OZCN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
1644 ft
Moderate Flood
1642 ft
Minor Flood
1636 ft
Action Stage
1634 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
1644 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 20 bridge.
1642 ft
Highway 20 begins to be impacted. In addition the railroad begins to be impacted as well.
1636 ft
Bankfull conditions are occurring.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
OZCN1
River
North Fork Elkhorn River
County
Pierce, NE
Coordinates
42.3511°N, 97.6179°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Elkhorn River near Osmond?
The North Fork Elkhorn River near Osmond gauge is maintained by USGS 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 North Fork Elkhorn River near Osmond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Elkhorn River near Osmond is 1636 feet. Action stage begins at 1634 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1642 feet, and major flooding at 1644 feet.
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Where is the North Fork Elkhorn River near Osmond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pierce County, Nebraska at coordinates 42.3511°N, 97.6179°W. 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 MATC
- Stage may be affected by ice.