RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK OF THE ELKHORN RIVER
South Fork of the Elkhorn River near Ewing
Holt County, Nebraska
Water level1842.33 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1846 ft
Minor flood1847 ft
Moderate flood1848 ft
Major flood1849 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1856 ft
The top of the bridge railing.
- 1854 ft
Flood waters may begin to approach the road.
- 1853 ft
The elevation of Cowboy Trail.
- 1850 ft
Flood waters reach the bottom of the Cowboy Trail Bridge.
- 1849 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along both banks of the south fork of the Elkhorn River.
- 1848 ft
Moderate flood stage. Moderate and more widespread flooding of agricultural land begins along both banks of the south fork of the Elkhorn River.
- 1847 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor lowland flooding begins along the south fork of the Elkhorn River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1843.05 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1843 ft | — |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 1842.66 ft | — |
More on South Fork of the Elkhorn River
DownstreamElkhorn River at Neligh
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