Rivers in Nebraska
Elkhorn River at Ewing
Below flood stage
2.49ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 8:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.26 ft2010
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftMajor flood stage. Significant flooding of agricultural land along the Elkhork River. Northern potions of Ewing may be impacted by flooding.
- 10.00 ftModerate flood stage. Widespread flooding of agricultural land along both banks of the river. Structures and roads along the Elkhorm River may begin to flood.
- 9.50 ftMinor flooding should be anticipated along and near the Elkhorn River. Residents of Ewing should take precautions to protect property and livestock.
- 9.00 ftMinor flooding can be expected as the Elkhorn River overflows into nearby agricultural land and low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
88 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 14, 2010 | 13.26 ft |
| 2 | April 7, 1949 | 10.74 ft |
| 3 | March 29, 1960 | 10.66 ft |
| 4 | May 18, 1951 | 10.65 ft |
| 5 | June 10, 1962 | 10.60 ft |
| 6 | March 29, 1948 | 10.45 ft |
| 7 | March 20, 1987 | 10.31 ft |
| 8 | March 20, 1987 | 10.31 ft |
| 9 | May 8, 1960 | 10.14 ft |
| 10 | March 17, 2019 | 9.99 ft |
| 11 | March 28, 1962 | 9.80 ft |
| 12 | April 9, 1984 | 9.75 ft |
| 13 | May 5, 1953 | 9.32 ft |
| 14 | April 2, 1983 | 9.31 ft |
| 15 | May 7, 1999 | 9.24 ft |
| 16 | May 30, 2008 | 9.19 ft |
| 17 | March 10, 2010 | 9.09 ft |
| 18 | June 1, 1982 | 8.97 ft |
| 19 | March 31, 1952 | 8.94 ft |
| 20 | July 19, 1993 | 8.75 ft |
| 21 | May 11, 1993 | 8.73 ft |
| 22 | September 23, 1986 | 8.42 ft |
| 23 | February 22, 1997 | 8.37 ft |
| 24 | April 25, 2001 | 8.27 ft |
| 25 | May 16, 1972 | 8.02 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 14, 2023: 4.90 ft
- March 7, 2023: 3.98 ft
- May 2, 2022: 4.67 ft
- March 18, 2021: 4.73 ft
- June 13, 2020: 6.76 ft
- March 17, 2019: 9.99 ft
- October 8, 2018: 7.57 ft
- August 18, 2017: 6.90 ft
- May 22, 2017: 6.72 ft
- May 3, 2016: 7.87 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.