RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK ELKHORN RIVER
South Fork Elkhorn River near Ewing
Holt County, Nebraska
Water level3.26 ft
Flow46 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Major flood stage. Major flooding along the South Fork of the Elkhorn River.
- 11 ft
Moderate flood stage. Moderate flooding along the South Fork of the Elkhorn River.
- 9 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying area along the South Fork of the Elkhorn River.
- 8 ft
Low lying pasture lands along the South Fork of the Elkhorn River may begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2010 | 7.77 ft | 6,230 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1987 | 7.59 ft | 5,640 cfs |
| May 29, 1995 | 6.7 ft | 5,400 cfs |
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