RIVER GAUGE · NORTH FORK ELKHORN RIVER
North Fork Elkhorn River near Pierce
Pierce County, Nebraska
Water level2.01 ft
Flow29 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water overtops the bridge at the gage site.
- 19 ft
The levee may be overtopped causing widespread flooding throughout the reach.
- 16.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 15 ft
Flood waters rise up against the federal levee protecting Pierce. Sandbagging and other protective operations are started.
- 14.5 ft
Water nears the toe of the levee in Norfolk.
- 14 ft
The access road to the river gage site is flooded.
- 12 ft
Widespread lowland flooding occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 17.34 ft | 96,900 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1971 | 15.1 ft | 15,200 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1962 | 14.9 ft | 11,600 cfs |
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